Level 2 Animal Care

Key Facts

Level: 2

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 1 Year

Course Code: AN2FTP006B0

Start Date: September 2027

Awarding Body: City & Guilds

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Code: AN2FTP006B0

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If you have a strong interest in animals and would like to pursue a career within the field of Animal Management and Animal Science, there is no better place to study than Brooksby! With a perfect blend of expert tutors, work experience links and excellent, purpose built facilities, it is easy to see why we are a leading provider of Animal Care courses in the East Midlands.

This course will enable you to work with a range of animals and develop your practical skills. Units of study in the programme will also provide you with underpinning knowledge of animal health, behaviour, food and care requirements.

Features and Benefits

Brooksby College is home to an extensive Animal Care Centre housing a wide rang of animals on-site here. From exotics to domestics, insects to farm and hoofed animals, students benefit from a wealth of hands-on experience, allowing for a truly well-rounded educational experience.

Students attend Crufts to visit Discover Dogs and observe health tests being completed. They also have the opportunity to enter competitions including Landex Student of the Year and complete dog grooming sessions and online courses for Donkey Sanctuary and Dogs Trust to supplement their course.

Course Content

Modules include:

Animal Health and Welfare

Feeding and Accommodation

Animal Behaviour and Handling

Working in the Animal Industry

Health and Safety

Animal Biology

Wildlife and Rehabilitation

Caring for Exotics

Students undertake 150 hours of work placement in industry

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English, Maths and Science OR progression from Level 1 with a Merit profile, English and Maths at a grade 3 or above and a suitable reference.

Progression Opportunities

Students who complete Level 2 Animal Care with a grade of Merit or above may progress onto a higher level college course or an Apprenticeship.

Potential roles within the industry include: animal welfare assistant, veterinary nurse, dog trainer, dog groomer, kennel/cattery manager, educator, zoo keeper, animal rehabilitation assistant, animal welfare assistant, animal nutritionist, conservation officer and more.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.