High demand, limited places - Apply now for September 2025!

With record-breaking applications, many courses for September 2024 were already full by spring time. With an increasing number of school leavers in our local area, the same high demand is expected for September 2025. So apply early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!

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Animal Care One Day Course – Pet First Aid - Level 1

Overview

This one-day course is designed to provide adults aged over 19 with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle a variety of first aid situations that may arise with their pets.

You will explore the uses of common first aid equipment, learn to recognise common signs of illness or injury in pets, and understand how to approach and treat a range of first aid situations, including but not limited to:

Prevention of shock
Giving CPR when needed
Treating burns
Treating and bandaging wounds

Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, you will gain a practical experience in pet first aid. You will also learn how to provide basic care for your pets during an emergency.

By the end of the day, you will have the knowledge and confidence to handle a variety of first aid situations with your pets.

Start dates and fees

Dates

Saturday 30 November 2024
Saturday 1 February 2025
Saturday 22 March 2025

Cost

FREE for adults aged 19 or over (on 31 August 2024), unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits, or employed earning less than £25,000 per year.
£20 for adults aged 19 or over (on 31 August 2024), employed and earning more than £25,000 per year, or unemployed and not in receipt of benefits.

Start Date	Day/Time	Wks	Code	Annual Fee (Age)
Start Date	Day/Time	Wks	Code	over 19
01/02/2025	TBC	TBC	2961A102	TBC
22/03/2025	TBC	TBC	2961A103	TBC

^E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.

Entry requirements

No prior qualifications are required to attend this course.
Attendees must be aged 19 or over and have a genuine interest in animal care.

How long is the course?

5 hours from 9.30am-2.30pm.

Location

Derby Road Campus

How will I be assessed?

This is a non-accredited course and therefore there is no formal assessment.
You will be expected to actively participate in the practical sessions and engage in class discussions.