Entry Level 3 Animal Care Skills Course in Colchester. Classes run at ACL Colchester, part-time during the day. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may apply for some learners. The course runs over 5 hours and covers the basics of looking after animals, including feeding, grooming, exercising, and keeping animal living spaces clean. You'll work toward an Open Awards Entry Level 3 animal care skills qualification.
Who this course is for
Are you looking to gain employment in the animal care sector? If so, this course is ideal for you. You will learn the basics of animal care, including exercising, grooming, feeding, and cleaning and maintaining animal living spaces.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to feed animals safely and appropriately.
You'll practise grooming techniques for common animals.
You'll understand how to exercise animals responsibly.
You'll learn how to clean and maintain animal living spaces.
You'll develop basic knowledge of animal welfare and care routines.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at ACL Colchester. You'll take part in taught sessions covering practical animal care tasks. Assessment is through the activities and tasks you complete during the course, which are used to build evidence toward your Open Awards qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Animal care assistant: supporting daily care of animals in kennels or shelters.
Kennel assistant: feeding, cleaning, and exercising dogs in a kennel.
Pet shop assistant: advising customers and caring for animals in store.
Animal shelter volunteer or worker: hands-on care in a rescue setting.
Stable hand: basic animal care and yard duties with horses.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Animal Care: builds on entry-level knowledge with more detailed animal husbandry skills.
Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care: a more in-depth qualification that opens doors to roles in kennels, catteries, and animal shelters.
Level 2 Certificate in Animal Management: covers health, welfare, and handling across a range of species.
