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Certificate in Animal Care (Intermediate) - Level 2

Overview

This course is for those who are looking to start a career within the animal care industry.

Throughout your time on the course, you will study animal biology, behaviour and handling. You will understand how to maintain the health and welfare of animals, care for exotic animals and what it is like to work in an animal care industry.

Combining both practical and theory learning, you will study at the Derby Road site for two or three days either in a classroom or the new animal care facility. You’ll also spend one day a week at a local farm to develop your practical skills.

Currently, we work alongside White Post Farm where you will have the opportunity to handle and administer medication to small animals and learn to handle, move and administer medication to large farm stock and also carry out husbandry on a wide range of animals from exotics to companion animals.

There is an expectation that you will complete 150 hours of work experience during the programme that the work placement team will help you to find.

Start dates and fees

Start Date	Code	Annual Fee (Age)		Actions
Start Date	Code	16-18	over 19	Actions
Sep 2024	2486A1073	FREE	£500.00^{** E}	Apply

^E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.

What will I study?

Animal biology
Animal behaviour and handling
Maintaining animal health and welfare
Working in the animal care industry
Caring for exotic animals
Introduction to caring for farm livestock.

Entry requirements

Certificate:

Grade 3 in maths, grade 4 in English, plus one other GCSE at grade 4 and two GCSEs at grade 3. Or, a relevant Level 1 qualification, plus GCSE English and maths at grade 3.
You must also have a minimum of two weeks’ work experience in a relevant and validated animal care organisation.

Diploma:

Grade 4 in English, grade 3 in maths, plus two other GCSEs at grade 3.
Or, you can have a Level 1 Animal Care qualification or relevant industry experience, plus GCSE English and maths at grade 3.

If you are a young person who is not currently studying a traditional GCSE programme, we will consider alternative qualifications such as functional skills and vocational qualifications.

Please contact our admissions team for further information - admissions@wnc.ac.uk.

Applicants aged over 19:

If you do not have the entry requirements listed above you may still be accepted to study if you can provide relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject.

Study programmes - essential skills for employment

If you're a student between the ages of 16 and 18 (or 19 to 25 with an EHC Plan) we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.

Students who haven't achieved a grade 4/C in GCSE maths or English to continue studying these subjects while you're here with us. By doing so, you'll be building a strong foundation of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.

Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.

In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.

How long is the course?

1 year.

Location

Derby Road Campus

How will I be assessed?

For the City and Guilds Technical you will be assessed through an exam which is linked to all the core modules. You will also be assessed through course work and a synoptic assessment (which incorporates practical assessments and controlled course work).

For the AIM Diploma you will be assessed ongoing through practical assessments and coursework.