Work-based Animal Care Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Course
In St Helens
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
St helens
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Duration
18 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
A career in animal management can be exciting and rewarding. Whether your apprenticeship is in a dog salon, zoo or rescue centre, you will gain hands-on experience, handling animals and maintaining their welfare.
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About this course
This apprenticeship is suitable for those who are currently working within this sector or are looking to gain employment within this sector as an Animal Care Assistant, Pet Shop/Retail Assistant, Dog Groomer or Dog Warden.
This is dependent on your employer and on the level of the apprenticeship you apply for.
You will normally need at least grade C or above in your English and maths GCSEs. If you don't have these, don't worry. You can work towards your functional skills in English and maths alongside your apprenticeship training at St Helens College.
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Subjects
- Animal Care
- Dog warden
- Pet shop
- Handling Animals
- Grooming
- Animal Management
- Animal Care Assistant
- Animal enclosures
- Animals clean
- Dog salon
- Zoo
Course programme
What type of work will I do and what qualifications will I gain?
Although apprenticeships will vary depending on your entry level and your employer, you will gain a range of skills from the varying tasks you complete, these could include:
Preparing food and feeding animals
- Keeping animals clean and grooming them
- Ensuring animal enclosures are kept clean
- Looking after sick or distressed animals
- Dealing with customers who may be concerned about their pets
You will also gain the following qualifications:
Competence and Knowledge Qualification - Level 2 Diploma in Work- based Animal Care (City & Guilds)
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
If you haven't already achieved a grade C or above in English and maths, you will also undertake a level 1 functional skills qualification in English and/or maths.
What skills and qualities will I need for this apprenticeship?
- An interest in animal welfare
- Patience and confidence to handle animals
- The ability to develop good relationships with a team
- Punctual
- Values professional development
Additional information
Work-based Animal Care Apprenticeship (Level 2)