First Diploma Animal Care

First Diploma Animal Care

Introduction
This is a very popular introductory level course which could help you get a job with veterinary practices, animal welfare and rescue, boarding kennels and catteries, pet stores or grooming parlours. You could also progress onto a National Award or National Certificate in Animal Management.

About the course
This course has a good balance of practical and theoretical studies, including a four week block of work experience within the animal care industry. You can develop your Maths, English or ICT skills to functional skills level 1 or 2.

The course includes

• Animal care
  
• Animal health
  
• Work experience (internal)
  
• Introduction to biology
  
• Industry and organisations
  
• Habitat management
  
• Practical handling and maintenance
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Length of the course

• 1 year
  

What qualifications will I gain?

• A First Diploma in Animal Care
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Course options after this programme

• National Award in Animal Management
  
• National Certificate in Animal Management
  
• Work-based Diploma (formerly NVQ) Level 2 Caring for Animals
  

Career options

• Kennels/cattery assistant
  
• Pet store assistant
  
• Pet grooming