Students
CERTIFICATE IN WORK BASED ANIMAL CARE (LEVEL 1)
Resources
- New multi-million pound animal management, veterinary nursing and dog grooming facility (opening Spring 2009)
- Specialist rooms for aquatics, reptiles, invertebrates and small mammals
- Extensive paddock facilities housing a range of grazing animals
- 6 bay, custom built aviaries for exotic birds
- Commercial dog grooming parlour
- Fully equipped veterinary examination room
Typical Employers
Animal rescue centres, animal charities, zoos and wildlife parks, as well as educational institutions and retail outlets.
Industry Links
Students benefit from a wide range of contacts such as local zoos, wildlife parks and rare breeds centres together with veterinary practices, pet shops, kennels, groomers and rescue operations such as Battersea Dogs Home.
Formerly known as an NVQ, this course is suitable for those who are new to the industry and have no formal qualifications. You will cover the basicsof animal care such as feeding animals, handling and moving animals, assisting with the careof animals and their accomodation and maintaining safe and effective working practices. Training will take place in the workplace at a suitable time arranged with the assessor.
Entry Requirements Students must be employed or in a 1 year work placement within the industry. You will undertake an initial assessment to determine your starting level.
Location
Workplace
Start Date Throughout the year.
Course Duration
1 year.
Registration Fee £135 (over 19s only)
Tuition Fee £650 (over 19s only)