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Animal Care
Adults Vocational CoursesPractical Animal Care - Level 2 - Part-Time
Are you an adult and interested in training to work with animals? If so, now you can! Our new adult only Practical Animal Care course is one day per week and fits around school hours.
Course Video - Animal Care
Careers - Animal Care
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Course Description
Units & Modules
- Promote and Maintain Health and Wellbeing of animals
- Control and Restrain Animals
- Provide Feed and Water to animals
- Maintain Animal Accommodation
Mixture of practical and theory sessions each week working with a range of companion, large and exotic animals.
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Entry Requirements
You will need:
- an interest in working with animals
You will be asked to complete written assessments for this course, so you will also need a decent understanding of writing in English.
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Course Length
How long is this course?
We offer two cohorts: September-January & February-July
When does this course start?
11/09/2023
How many hours / days per week is this course?
At both our Cambridge and Wisbech Campus, this course runs each Monday from 9:30am to 2:30pm.
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Course Fees
Age Cost 16-18 Free* 19+ £225 * Certain courses may have additional costs to cover trips or DBS checks, and for some courses you will be expected to purchase additional items such as uniform or equipment.
Fee information
Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.
If you're aged 19-23
If you are aged 19 - 23, you must have completed a full level 2 (or above) previously to study this course (unless you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
If you're aged 19 - 23, this course will be fully funded (i.e. there are no course fees to pay) if you already have a full level 2 qualification (or higher) and:
- Are unemployed and claiming a state benefit or;
- Are employed with a low income
If you already have a level 2 qualification (or higher) but do not meet the other criteria, you will be able to study the course for the above fee. It is worth noting that having 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above is considered a full level 2.
If you're 24 or older
You will be able to study this course fully funded if you are either:
- unemployed and claiming a state benefit or;
- employed with a low income
If you do not meet the above criteria, you will be able to study the course for the above fee.
For full details, please complete our fee calculator here.
Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.
Information on Fees and Financial Help
Adult (19+) learners
Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.
Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan
If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.
Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control. -
Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
ABC Level 2 Award in Animal Care Skills
How is my course assessed?
This course is assessed via and assignments/assessments. You will build a portfolio of evidence as the course progresses.
Starting 11/09/2023
Cambridge
Part-Time
Duration We offer two cohorts: September-January & February-July
Starting 11/09/2023
Wisbech
Part-Time
Duration We offer two cohorts: September-January & February-July
