Animal Care Level 2

City & Guilds Diploma

Take your first step towards a career working with animals by gaining the knowledge and practical skills for a job role within the animal care industry.

Share:

Level 2

Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where - Taylor Hill Centre

Course Overview

This course will help to develop your knowledge and skills of general animal care, which is vital for anyone wishing to work within the animal care sector.
The animal collection at Taylor Hill is varied and you will develop skills in handling, welfare and health of the different types of animals, for example, reptiles, birds and small mammals.

The course also involves a unit which allows you to develop your knowledge and skills in animal grooming. You will focus on grooming dogs and skills in bathing, health checks and grooming.
You will learn about the design and requirements of animal accommodation and undertake practical sessions such as cleaning, health checks and feeding to ensure the animals are safe and healthy.
You will learn about different jobs and how to search for specific jobs in animal care. Work experience forms part of this course and many students work at kennels, catteries, animal grooming parlours, pet shops, veterinary practices and stables.
This course will help to develop your knowledge and skills of general animal care, which is vital for anyone wishing to work within the animal care sector.
You will learn about the design and requirements of animal accommodation and undertake practical sessions such as cleaning, health checks and feeding to ensure the animals are safe and healthy.
The animal collection at Taylor Hill is varied and you will develop skills in handling, welfare and health of the different types of animals, for example, reptiles, birds and small mammals.

The course also involves a unit which allows you to develop your knowledge and skills in animal grooming. You will focus on grooming dogs and skills in bathing, health checks and grooming.
You will learn about different jobs and how to search for specific jobs in animal care. Work experience forms part of this course and many students work at kennels, catteries, animal grooming parlours, pet shops, veterinary practices and stables.

Core Skills Gained:

A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 3 or above and maths at 2 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 3 or above.

If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
City & Guilds Level 3 Animal Management
City & Guilds Level 3 Agriculture
Animal Care T Level Level 3
Employment
You could move on to employment within the industry, including animal collections, kennels, catteries, pet shops, animal welfare establishments, animal grooming parlours and veterinary nursing.

You will be assessed through written assignments, presentations and practical work and multiple choice exams.

The practical content of the course will require you to wear suitable protective clothing and equipment where required. This will be discussed with you before you start.

Why work in the Animal Care Industry?

Employment in Agriculture and Animal Care roles are down NAN% since 2021

Wide range of jobs in the Animal Care Industry

Excellent choice of employers in the Animal Care Industry

Considered a career in the Animal Care?

If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.

Qualifications & levels explained

There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.

Find the perfect career

We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.

We support all our Students

From support with your learning, exams and finance right through to advice on future employment and careers. We support all our students through their educational journey.

Case Studies

A.Name

Course title / level

Donec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Nullam id dolor id nibh ultricies vehicula ut id elit. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor. Maecenas sed diam eget risus varius blandit sit amet non magna. Donec ullamcorper nulla non metus auctor fringilla.

A.Name

Course title / level

eeeDonec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Nullam id dolor id nibh ultricies vehicula ut id elit. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor. Maecenas sed diam eget risus varius blandit sit amet non magna. Donec ullamcorper nulla non metus auctor fringilla.

You are at the heart of Kirkless College

Play Video
Crass mattis consectetur purus sit amet fermentum. Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor.
Play Video
Crass mattis consectetur purus sit amet fermentum. Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor.
Play Video
Crass mattis consectetur purus sit amet fermentum. Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor.