Level 2 NPTC Diploma in Animal Care

Awarding Body
City & Guilds of London Institute/NPTC
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have 2 GCSEs at Grade D or above. Students without
the specified entry requirements but who have an interest and experience with animals may be considered for the programme.
In circumstances where there are more applications for the course
than there are places available, the College reserves the right to ask for higher grades.

Course Content
A total of 60 credits is required to achieve the full award. Units include:
• Maintain animal health
and welfare
• Undertake practical
animal feeding
• Maintaining animal
accommodation
• Undertake work related
experience in the land-based
industries
• Understand the principles
animal biology
• Introduction to the principles
and practices of animal
behaviour and handling
• Contribute to the nursing
of animals.

Special Features
• 150 hours work placement is an
integral part of the programme.
• Students also care for small
animals in the College.
• Visits to settings of interest
are arranged.

Achievements/Qualifications
This course is equivalent to 4 GCSEs.

Progression Routes
Advanced Certificate or other related level 3 qualifications in Animal
Management or work in the animal care industry.