Part-Time NPTC ENTRY LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN SKILLS FOR WORKING LIFE (ANIMAL CARE)

The course is designed for those students who have a learning difficulty and is aimed at developing a wide range of work related, personal and interpersonal skills. Through its practical content you will gain a basic understanding of animal care and its supporting industries, and have the opportunity to build confidence, motivation and greater self esteem through progression and achievement.

As part of the course students will also receive tuition in literacy and numeracy, developing the skills they will need to move on to further learning.

Entry Requirements

Students should be at Entry Level 2.

Those students offered a place must demonstrate a willingness to learn and a desire to progress onto vocational level 1 courses or directly into employment.

Location
Canterbury, Hadlow, Mottingham

Course Duration
1 year, 3 days per week

Course Content

• Recognise types and parts of the body of small animals
• Assist with catching and restraining small animals
• Check that a small animal is healthy
• Show visitors around small animal enterprise
• Work safely
• Introduction to employability skills
• Prepare a self profile
• Prepare for and attend an interview

Assessment Method
Portfolio of evidence and task based controlled assessment

Progression Routes
Successful students can progress into further learning or exlore employment opportunities within the industry.

Specialist Equipment Needed
Steel toe capped boots, waterproof clothing and Hadlow College jumper and t-shirt.