Animal Care Level 1

• Practical experience with a wide range of animals, including dogs, guinea pigs, reptiles, amphibians, birds, cattle and horses
• Visits and practical investigations widen the learning experience
• Range of different assessments (practicals, multiple choice tests, written assignments)
• The course also includes basic skills literacy and numeracy and the opportunity to resit GCSE Maths and English
• Work experience (60 hours) can improve employment prospects
• Health & Safety is an important part of the course being assessed both practically and a short on-line multi-choice test

• 201 - Safe and effective working practices in land-based industries
• 202 - Preparing to work in the land-based industries
• 216 - Assist with maintaining the health and wellbeing of animals
• 224 - Animals in the wild and their main features
• 226 - Assist with feeding and watering animals
• 227- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of animal accommodation
• 228 - Assist with the handling and restraint of animals.

This course is a basic introduction for anyone intending to make a career in the Animal Care industries. Successful candidates may progress to employment or to the Level 2 Diploma Animal Care. Employment opportunities include animal care assistants in pet shops, boarding and rescue kennels and catteries.

Assessment is by practical assessments, written assignments and two on-line multi-choice tests.

Three GCSE grades at A*-G  or equivalent, good references and a successful interview. Those without formal qualifications will be considered following an interview, references and entry test.