Advanced Apprenticeship in Animal Care (W)
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Course Length: Candidates will be required to attend Myerscough College (Preston Campus) one day per week during term time and will undertake training and assessment over a minimum* of 18 months, dependent on initial assessment. *Minimum durations apply for 16 – 18 year old. 19 + learners can apply for accredited prior learning which may reduce the duration. Funding rules dictate a minimum of 12 months duration.
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- IT
- Animal Care
Course programme
Course Length: Candidates will be required to attend Myerscough College (Preston Campus) one day per week during term time and will undertake training and assessment over a minimum* of 18 months, dependent on initial assessment. *Minimum durations apply for 16 – 18 year old. 19 + learners can apply for accredited prior learning which may reduce the duration. Funding rules dictate a minimum of 12 months duration.
Venue:
Employer's workplace
- Course Content
- How to Apply
These programmes cover a range of Animal Care skills and related practices. The main objectives of the courses are to ensure the development of practical skills, related background knowledge including health and safety issues and procedures. This is a practically based course aimed at developing the necessary skills and experience ideal for those working or seeking to work in a more supervisory capacity within the industry.
Entry Criteria
Entry onto the apprenticeship is subject to a thorough initial assessment to clarify course appropriateness. Entrants must have the ability to achieve Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Mathematics and be able to cope with the Level 3 vocational qualification. Apprentices must have a contract of employment working for a minimum for 30 hours/week.
Venue
Work Based blended delivery programme consisting predominantly of on-site training and assessment within the workplace, supported by off-site technical training at Myerscough College one day per week during term time. Course teaching, learning and assessment is enhanced through the effective use of e portfolio and distance learning resources to ensure flexible delivery is responsive to learner, employer and situational needs.
Programme Structure
The Apprenticeship is made up of a number of different nationally recognised qualifications:
Competence Qualification: ·
Level 3 Diploma In Workbased Animal Care (click here for details)
Functional Skills: ·
Level 2 English ·
Level 2 Mathematics
Employee Rights and Responsibilities ·
Delivered and assessed through a workbook
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills ·
Assessment and recognition through a Record of Achievement
Additional Employer Requirements: ·
First Aid Certificate
Progression:
Apprentices successfully completing the Advanced Apprenticeship have opportunities to progress within the industry by continuing onto Higher Education.
Possible Careers/jobs
Typical jobs apprentices will be able to progress onto on completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship will depend on the qualifications and experience gained, but could include a range of roles within kennels and catteries, pet stores, grooming parlours, vets, animal collections / sanctuaries.
To apply for this course, complete the Workbased Application Form.Additional printed copies are available from Workbased Learning:
Tel: 01995 642294 E-mail: wbapplications@myerscough.ac.uk
Please return the completed application form to Workbased Learning, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RY Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.
Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.
Advanced Apprenticeship in Animal Care (W)