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Animal Care (Level 2)

Course details

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Qualification name Diploma in Animal Care
Qualification level 2
Awarding organisation City & Guilds of London Institute
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Higher Education
Course hours Full-time
Course start date Flexible
Cost £1,285.00
Attendance pattern Daytime

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

Over three days each week you will learn the theory of animal care as well as spending time in practical environments. These range from visits to pet shops, wildlife centres and animal shelters to the handling and feeding of farm and exotic animals belonging to local community projects. The Diploma is an ideal starting point for working in the industry or progressing to a higher level course.

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

You will need:----Three GCSEs at grade C or four at grade D (to include Maths and English)--

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

To be successful in this course you have to achieve 60 credits across several units. The units are graded pass, merit or distinction. You will be assessed in all of the following ways:----Presentations--Reflective journal--Assignment based--Reports--Practical--

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Name SBSA
Address The Boulevard
Hengrove Park
Bristol
BS14 0DB
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Email enquiries@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Phone 0117 312 5000
Website http://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk
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