Candidates will also complete GCSE in both English and Maths if you do not have a grade 4 in English and or Maths alongside your level 2 qualification.
Mode of study
Full Time
Start date
01/09/2027
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3 to include English, Maths and Science. Either Maths or English have to be a grade 4 or a Level 1 in Animal care with an overall grade of a Merit.
Teaching staff
The course teaching team have worked in a range of environments within the animal industry e.g. veterinary surgeries, animal welfare charities, kennels, wildlife parks, zoos and farms. They hold a variety of qualifications, including Degrees in Wildlife Conservation, Animal Science, Zoo Keeping and Veterinary Nursing, and are all qualified teachers.
Course Code
CT2ANA1F/1
Duration
1-Year
Location
St Albans Campus
Awarding body
City & Guilds of London Institute
Assessment
The course is assessed by a mixture of practical task assessments, written assignments and presentations. Individual tasks can be completed at Pass, Merit or Distinction level and these will be combined to give an overall Unit grade. The this is averaged to calculate an overall qualification grade.
You will sit an external exam and a synoptic assessment as part of the qualification.
Work will be required of you at home as well as at college. During your Work Experience unit you will also be closely assessed by an animal care professional.
About the course
further learning and training, or to enter the world of work in
the animal care industries. You will study the following
mandatory content:
'Maintain animal health and welfare
'Animal feeding and accommodation
'Animal behaviour and handling
'Working in the animal care industry
'Health and safety for the land-based industries
'Animal nursing
'The principles of animal biology
'Care of exotic animals
There is also a requirement to complete 150 hours of work
experience.
Career options
Successful completion may lead to progression to: A job in the animal care industry - at a variety of establishments. Progression to the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management - dependant on qualifications and references or further education and training in related subjects.
For those of you wanting to go into employment, the aim of our course(s) are to produce competent carers working with animals, with the potential to take up management positions after further experience.
Potential careers:
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Animal Technician -
Applied Animal Behaviourist -
Assistance Dog Trainer -
Dog Groomer -
Dog Trainer -
Farm Worker (Livestock) -
Kennel Worker -
RSPCA/ SSPCA Inspector -
Veterinary Nurse -
Zoo Keeper
Course Content - What will I learn?
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The course is assessed by a mixture of practical task assessments, written assignments and presentations. Individual tasks can be completed at Pass, Merit or Distinction level and these will be combined to give an overall Unit grade. The this is averaged to calculate an overall qualification grade.
You will sit an external exam and a synoptic assessment as part of the qualification.
Work will be required of you at home as well as at college. During your Work Experience unit you will also be closely assessed by an animal care professional.
You will sit an external exam and a synoptic assessment as part of the qualification.
Work will be required of you at home as well as at college. During your Work Experience unit you will also be closely assessed by an animal care professional.