Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Animal Care

This level is ideal if you have some knowledge and you want to prove your competence in your role and is likely to help you move from a junior to senior position.

You may also be looking for a qualification to prepare you for progression to Level 3 qualifications.

There are many diverse businesses and opportunities within this sector, for example
– Animal Care and Welfare
– Zoos/Wildlife Establishments
– Dog Grooming
– Pet Care and Retail
– Animal Training

Working with animals is extremely rewarding, but it can require hard work. Dedication and enthusiasm to the role are key to success. You will gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge that are important when you are working with animals, or progressing to further learning and training in this area.

The course is based at Carrington Riding Centre where we have an Animal Rescue on site, which enables you to learn about and handle a variety of small animals. You will also have access to up to 50 horses as part of your course and will learn how to care for and handle large animals.

You will get lots of practice and support to enable you to develop the required skills and knowledge to prepare you for the learning and assessments.

We work with employers and industry specialists who contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training. This will include structured work experience, presentations or demonstrations given by industry experts, employers input into projects and exercises, employers who act as expert witnesses” to contribute to the assessment of your work.

This practical based training is ideal preparation for gaining employment in the equine industry or further study.

Carrington is an ideal place to carry out your studies as you will be learning on a real-life working site. The Animal Rescue is expanding all the time and currently house a variety of small animals such as cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils, hamsters, degus, mice and others. We are always looking to provide a real experience for learners and want to provide them with hands-on experience to be able to take into the world of work. You will not only learn about how to care for and handle the animals but will learn about management systems and also how a business runs.

You will be taught by highly qualified staff who are currently active in the equine and animal industry. Tutors have a range of experience from horses to small animals, with current links to working in catteries and kennels. With links to local businesses, we can help set you up for volunteering work and work experience to help build your CV. Employers in the animal industry seek employees who have experience as well as good knowledge, so building up work experience which is relevant will set you in good stead for when you want to gain employment.”