First Diploma Animal Care delivered at Church Farm on the Wirral

Vocational qualification

In Nantwich

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Nantwich

  • Duration

    1 Year

To find more specific details on Church Farm, please contact Glyn Ferriday or attend one of our Information Events at Church Farm, Thurstaston, Wirral CH61 OHW on: 13th January 2010. 10th March 2010. 21st April 2010. 26th May 2010. 30th June 2010. All events are from 4pm-7pm. This is a very popular introductory level course which could help you get a job with veterinary practices, animal welfare

Facilities

Location

Start date

Nantwich (Cheshire)
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Reaseheath, CW5 6DF

Start date

On request

About this course

A combination of GCSEs at grade D. A strong emphasis is placed on English, Maths and Science grades or A Foundation course in Animal Care plus 2 key skills at level 1 Some practical work experience (at least 2 weeks) and a keen interest in animals is essential

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Course programme

First Diploma Animal Care delivered at Church Farm on the Wirral

Introduction
To find more specific details on Church Farm, please contact Glyn Ferriday or attend one of our Information Events at Church Farm, Thurstaston, Wirral CH61 OHW on:
  • 13th January 2010
  • 10th March 2010
  • 21st April 2010
  • 26th May 2010
  • 30th June 2010

All events are from 4pm-7pm
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


First Diploma Animal Care delivered at Church Farm on the Wirral

Price on request