Part time Animal Care NVQ 2 AC041

Animal Care (NVQ 2) (Apprenticeship) AC041
QualificationNVQ Level 2 in Animal Care
Qualification Level
Level : 2
What do these levels mean?

Duration :1 day / week for 33 weeks

Times :33 x Wednesday: 9.15 am ' 4.45 pm

Dates :9.09.09 ' 16.06.10

Run by : Animal Care Department.
Tutor : Jo Cook

Awarding Body
City & Guilds

Is it right for me?
Want to work with animals? Want to be paid as you learn? Then the Apprenticeship scheme is for you!
While working full or part time in an animal care establishment, you will come into College on day release for about a year, during which time you will gain the theory and practical skills needed for the course assessments. You will also work with the wide variety of animals here at Kingston Maurward College.
The NVQ level 2 forms part of the Apprenticeship scheme: to complete the whole apprenticeship, you will also need to gain key skills and industrial certificates.
Please contact the Work Based Learning Coordinator on 01305 215026 for further details.

What qualifications will I need?
Good standard of written work, interest in animals and working in the industry. NVQ 1 or GCSEs grade D to E.

What will I be learning about?

• Maintaining the health and well'being of animals
• Reception
• Record keeping
• Health and safety
• Maintaining animal accommodation
• Moving, exercising and restraining animals
• First Aid at Work
• Safe lifting and manual handling
• Key Skills in Communication, Application of Number and ICT

What is involved?
11 units to complete, consisting of 5 core and 6 optional. Each subject will be delivered and assessed one at a time. College day release will be partly theory and partly practical.

Where will it take me?
Progression onto NVQ level 3 (Advanced Apprenticeship) if you gain employment or training with supervisory responsibility. Employment within the sector or allied industries.

What else does the course include?
Key skills: Level 1 Application Of Number. Communication.

What materials are required?
Writing materials. Protective overalls (when there is a practical element). Steel toe'capped boots.

What is next?
NVQ Level 3 in Animal Management or Dog Grooming. Full time courses ' Advanced National Certificate Animal Care or National Diploma Animal Management. Part time ' National Certificate Animal Care or National Awards.

How will I be assessed?
Practical assessment supported with written evidence in a portfolio.

How much will it cost?
Work Based Learning ' no fee

Money Matters
Notes
For Apprenticeship enquiries please contact the Work Based Learning Coordinator on 01305 215026