Practical Animal Care - Level 2 - Part-Time

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.

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.

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 our Cambridge campus, this course runs each Monday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. At our Wisbech campus, this course runs each Wednesday from 9:30am to 2:30pm.

* 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 fees related to the programme, such as additional equipment or uniform, trips, DBS checks and work placement costs. Further information will be sent to all applicants before enrolment.

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.

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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.

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.