About the course
This is course provides a practical progression route for those who have successfully completed a level 2 animal care qualification. This is a practically based course and provides learners with essential industry knowledge to support progression into employment. Time is spent both in the classroom and working with the College’s animal collection.
Key Information
Location: Liverpool Campus
Course length: One Year (35 weeks)
Start date: September 2025
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Course Modules
Design individual training programmes for animals
Handle animals to enable them to work effectively
Implement individual training programmes for animals
Prepare interpretative entertainment and educational activities
Promote and maintain the health and well-being of animals
Recognise and interpret the behaviour of animals
Select animals for training
Entry requirements & additional information
A level 2 animal care qualification or 4 GCSEs grade 9 – 4 or A*-C, including English language and Maths or Science.
Practical assessment and portfolio building.
Apprenticeships, employment.
Costs that are mandatory for the course: Outdoor clothing and sturdy work boots or wellingtons.
Animal Studies
Britain is well regarded as a nation of animal lovers, from companion pets to large animal collections. This has resulted in a multi-million pound industry, ranging from well known national pet feed companies to pet stores, catteries and kennels and numerous other businesses providing for the needs of animals.
If you care about animals and have a deep interest in their health and wellbeing, Myerscough provides an excellent opportunity for you to further your studies. You'll develop a range of skills and have the opportunity to care for a range of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets, farm animals, reptiles and amphibians and a range of invertebrates.
Our Animal Studies Centre
Myerscough College’s Animal Studies Centre has tripled in size after the completion of a £3 million extension and major refurbishment. The new Animal Studies Centre features specialist classrooms, dedicated indoor and outdoor areas for different animal groups, as well as spacious private rooms, reception and study areas, all fully equipped with the latest I.T technology.
The Animal Studies Centre also offers a range of services to the public, from grooming and healthcare through to behaviour classes and hydrotherapy for injury recovery.