City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Animal Care (FT)

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Animal Care

Course Length: 1 year

Venue:
Myerscough College (Preston)
Croxteth Park
Blackburn, Witton

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Course Length:

1 year

Venue:

Myerscough College, Witton Park, Croxteth Park

Brief Description of the Course:

(NB. All programmes are based on credit accumulation. Each unit of study is worth either 5 or 10 credits towards the total amount needed to achieve the qualification)

The City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma will provide a detailed introduction to animal care and husbandry combining practical based training with sound theoretical knowledge. The modules, which are listed below, will be delivered using a wide variety of methods including lectures, practical work, demonstrations and self-study. The course provides the flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career development within the animal care industry. The course is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge.

Entry Criteria:

This course covers practical skills and relevant background knowledge. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following qualifications are needed:

• a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade D or above to include English Language or equivalent qualifications.
• complete a minimum of 1 weeks relevant work experience in the Animal Care industry with a satisfactory reference. The work experience does not have to be completed in one block.

List of Units:

¨ Work Related Experience in Land based Industries

¨ Maintain Animal Accommodation

¨ Undertake Practical Animal Feeding

¨ Maintain Animal Health and Welfare

¨ Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Animal Behaviour and Handling

¨ Understand the Basic Principles of Animal Biology

¨ Understand British Wildlife Species and Rehabilitation

*This list is an example of what may be taught, but can vary at each Centre.

Industrial / Work Experience

Students must attend a relevant placement in the animal industry, for example, veterinary practice, boarding kennel, pet retail organisation or canine grooming parlour.

The placement is usually carried out each Friday (not including Liverpool).

Assessments:

A variety of assessment methods will be used these will include assignments and practical work. There are no formal examinations on the Level 2 Diploma.

Possible Careers / Jobs:

Employment in kennels, catteries, pet shop, grooming parlour, welfare societies e.g. RSPCA.

Progression:

Level 2 students can progress to level 3 programmes subject to published entry requirements and satisfactory performance at level 2.

Special Requirements:

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment: Refer to Website

2 Extra Costs: Refer to Website

To apply for this course please select the coloured tab, relating to the centre you wish to study at, on the right hand side of this screen. You can save your progress if you prefer to do it in stages but you must complete all sections of the form.

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.