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Animal Care One Day Course – Small Mammal Keeper Experience

Overview

Step into the role of an animal technician and get hands-on experience caring for small mammals! In this immersive, one-day course, you’ll learn the essentials of feeding, cleaning, and providing daily care for a variety of small animals. Whether you're considering a career in animal care or just love working with animals, this experience will give you practical skills and insight into the daily responsibilities of a technician.

Start dates and fees

Dates

  • Wednesday 18 February 2026
  • Wednesday 27 May 2026
  • Monday 6 July 2026

Cost

  • FREE for adults aged 19 or over (on 31 August 2025), unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits, or employed earning less than £25,750 per year.
  • £15 for adults aged 19 or over (on 31 August 2025), employed and earning more than £25,750 per year, or unemployed and not in receipt of benefits.
  • Entry requirements
    • No prior qualifications are required to attend this course.
    • Attendees must be aged 19 or over and have a genuine interest in animal care.
  • Assessment
    • This is a non-accredited course and therefore there is no formal assessment.
    • You will be expected to actively participate in the practical sessions and engage in class discussions.
  • Careers
  • Qualifications gained
    • Non regulated Tailored Learning, Entry Level, Horticulture, Agriculture, Animal Care, Environmental Conservation
  • Funding options
    • FREE for adults aged 19 or over (on 31 August 2025), unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits, or employed earning less than £25,750 per year.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Why choose us?

Excellent student support services

We’ve got a great student support network offering advice and guidance on careers and future employment, finance, health and welfare, additional learning support and much more.

Getting here couldn’t be easier!

Whether you travel by bus, train or on foot there are many different transport options available. You can also unleash your freedom with the West Notts College Travel Scheme which provides a flexible and great value bus travel service.

Campuses across Mansfield and Ashfield

We have eight campuses each boasting a number of state-of-the-art facilities.

Strong industry links

We’re always investing in college facilities to make sure you have access to the most up-to-date, industry-standard equipment. Our strong links with employers means you can secure work placements as part of your wider learning – providing you with vital industry experience and employability skills, getting you ready for the world of work.

Tutors who really know their industry

Most have worked in the industry they're teaching, so you'll learn the skills employers are looking for. They'll support and encourage you to achieve the best results possible.

LGBTQ+ celebration

We proudly celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity, including Pride. Our college is a supportive community that welcomes and embraces individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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