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Qualification name Certificate in Practical Animal Care Skills
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation Skills and Education Group Awards
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Free Courses for Jobs
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 1st September 2025
Cost £0.00
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

Learners will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills required when working the animal care industry such as team work, practical handling and organisational skills. These skills are gained whilst working in a real life setting within our animal care facilities. During the course learners will practice those skills during their practical session and work with industry stakeholders. Our experienced animal care will support you with your studies whilst sharing their industry experience and knowledge making the course realistic and content current. You will learn through theory sessions, industry placement and practical hands on sessions.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English or Maths or equivalent. OR Level 2 Practical Animal Care.

View the key features of this course.

Promote and maintain the Health and Well-Being of Animals Implement, Monitor and Evaluate Plans for the Health and the Welfare of Animals Plan the Handling and Restraint of Animals Monitor and Evaluate the Accomodation of Animals Plan Diets and Feeding Regimes for Animals Provide Information on how to Maintain the Behaviour, Health and Welfare of Animals Recognise and Interpret the Behaviour of Animals

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

You will be assessed by assignments and practical portfolio.

On successful completion learners could progress on to the next level or into industry.

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Name Wakefield College
Address Margaret Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 2DH
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Email courseinfo@wakefield.ac.uk
Phone 01924 789111
Website http://www.wakefield.ac.uk
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