Entry Level 3 CG Award Skills for Working Life Animal Care

About the course

If you are applying for a place on the 14-16 programme please ask school to request an admissions form from [email protected] This is an entry level course is for young people who are interested in working with small animals. It will provide students with the basic practical skills and knowledge they need to either gain employment or progress to further training. It will also help develop common, social and interpersonal skills and widen life experiences. The course is largely practical and students will work both in a classroom and on Myerscough's Animal Academy. Students will join full time learners on the course. Parents/Schools, please note when completing the application form you must use child’s name and DOB but the parent/school email and telephone number. All official documents, interview and enrolment information will be emailed on the parent/school email provided and this could be anytime from the time of application through to September. If the email changes it is important you let us know. Failure to do so could lead to the application being withdrawn from the process.

Key Information

Location: Preston Campus

Course length: One Year

Start date: September 2024

Interested in taking this course? Click here to apply for this course online

Course Modules

Assist with cleaning housing for small animals

Recognise parts of the body of small animals and their function

Recognise small animals

Recognise types of animal housing and bedding for small animals

Recognise types of foods and feed small animals

Assist with cleaning housing for small animals

Recognise parts of the body of small animals and their function

Recognise small animals

Recognise types of animal housing and bedding for small animals

Recognise types of foods and feed small animals

Entry requirements & additional information

Students need to be 14 or 15 and have an interest in animal care.