Animal Care
- Certificate
- Animal Care
Course Details
- Qualification
- Certificate
- Subject Area
- Animal Care
- Level
- 2
- Age Group
- 16-18
- Locations
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Northenden Campus
(Full Time - 1 ) - Leaflet Code
- L8205
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Overview
Through a combination of practical experience and written assignments, this vocational qualification will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for a career in the animal care and husbandry sector.
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Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have successfully completed a Vocational Level 1 course or to have received four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above.
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How will I be assessed?
Assessments for this qualification are made up of a variety of practical activities, coursework and written assignments.
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Continuing Your Journey
Upon successful completion of this qualification students will be able to progress onto our Level 3 Animal Care and Management course, or into a career as a kennel or cattery assistant, pet store assistant, rescue centre assistant, general farm worker or dog groomer.
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Fees, Finance & Funding
If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.
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Interact with an incredible range of animals, both domestic and exotic, discover how and why animals behave like they do, and follow your passion for these wonderful creatures with a career in animal care – all from right here in Manchester at our Northenden campus.