Technical Certificate in Animal Care (Intermediate) - Level 2
Overview
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This course is no longer taking applications for academic year 2024/25.
But it’s not too late to join us! Please get in touch to discuss the other options that may be available 0808 100 3626.
This course is for those who are looking to start a career within the animal care industry.
Throughout your time on the course, you will study animal biology, behaviour and handling. You will understand how to maintain the health and welfare of animals, care for demestic, farm and exotic animals and what it is like to work in an animal care industry.
Combining both practical and theory learning, you will study at the Derby Road site for two or three days either in a classroom or the new animal care facility. You’ll also spend one day a week at a local farm to develop your practical skills.
Currently, we work alongside White Post Farm where you will have the opportunity to handle and administer medication to small animals and learn to handle, move and administer medication to large farm livestock and also carry out husbandry on a wide range of animals from exotics to companion animals.
There is a requirment to complete 150 hours of work experience during the programme that the work placement team will help you to find.
What will I study?
- Animal biology
- Animal behaviour and handling
- Maintaining animal health and welfare
- Working in the animal care industry
- Caring for exotic animals
- Introduction to caring for farm livestock.
Entry requirements
- Two GCSEs grade 4-9 including English or Maths plus two GCSEs grade 3-9.
OR
- GCSE English or Maths grade 4-9 plus a relevant Level 1 qualification.
If you are a young person who is not currently studying a traditional GCSE programme, we will consider alternative qualifications such as functional skills and vocational qualifications.
Please contact our admissions team for further information - admissions@wnc.ac.uk.
Applicants aged over 19:
- If you do not have the entry requirements listed above you may still be accepted to study if you can provide relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject.
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
If you're a student between the ages of 16 and 18 (or 19 to 25 with an EHC Plan) we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.
Students who haven't achieved a grade 4/C in GCSE maths or English to continue studying these subjects while you're here with us. By doing so, you'll be building a strong foundation of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.
Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.
In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.
How long is the course?
1 year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through an exam which is linked to all the core modules. ou will also be assessed through course work and a synoptic assessment (which incorporates practical assessments and controlled course work).
What does the course lead to?
Upon completion of the course you could gain employment in a role related to the skills and knowledge you develop on the course or progress to a higher qualification or level of training in the subject.
What can I progress onto?
Career opportunities