Course modules
Year 1
Handle animals to enable them to work effectively
Promote and maintain the health and well-being of animals
Select animals for training
Recognise and interpret the behaviour of animals
Prepare interpretative entertainment and educational activities
Design individual training programmes for animals
Implement individual training programmes for animals
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements
A level 2 animal care qualification or 4 GCSEs grade 9 – 4 or A*-C, including English language and Maths or Science.
Learning and assessment
Practical assessment and portfolio building.
Progression
Apprenticeships, employment.
Careers
Employment in kennels, catteries, pet shops, grooming parlours, welfare societies, animal training, animal welfare officer, wildlife assistant, zoo.
Special requirements
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
Outdoor clothing and sturdy work boots or wellingtons.
Work experience
Students must attend a relevant placement in the animal industry, for example a boarding kennel, canine grooming parlour or pet retail organisation.
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