Bridge to Animal Care - Entry Level 3

The course is designed to provide you with an entry - level introduction to the animal care sector, equipping you with essential knowledge and skills specific to the animal sector.

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Course Description

The qualification provides a range of basic, introductory skills as well as teaching you the core knowledge relevant to animal care as well as generic employability skills. This nationally recognised qualification is structured to allow learners to develop skills and knowledge in an animal care environment.

The course is suitable for learners with moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities, who are interested in animal care and wish to work in the animal care sector but need an initial grounding in the subject along with an opportunity to develop more general workplace skills.
Entry Requirements

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, students are required to show a willingness to learn, participate in and develop skills in a college environment.
Course Length

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

02/09/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

All of our foundation courses are 3 days a week and are a year long.
Course Fees

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

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.

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Information on Fees and Financial Help

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?

City and Guilds Skills for Working Life (Animal Care) Entry 3.

City and Guilds unitised Maths and English or Functional Skills Maths and English

How is my course assessed?

Assessment is an ongoing process and consistent throughout the academic year, this is evident via an initial screening process and then regularly via the Personal Development Plan. Learners are assessed on an individual basis by the tutors and through the verification of completed portfolio units. The online PDP system allows for the learner to log in and view their progress and targets so they are aware of their achievement to date. Three progress reviews and regular staff meetings ensure that all the assessment and review process continues to map individual progression.