Entry Level 3 Animal Care Skills Course in Maldon. Classes run at ACL Harlow and The Library, part-time during the day. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may or may not apply. The course runs over 5 hours and covers the basics of looking after animals, including feeding, grooming, exercising, and keeping living spaces clean. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. It's a practical entry level animal care skills qualification that builds a foundation for working with animals.
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 learn how to exercise animals correctly.
You'll understand how to clean and maintain animal living spaces.
You'll develop basic knowledge of animal welfare and wellbeing.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom. You'll take part in tutor-led sessions covering animal care tasks. Assessment is through the activities and tasks set during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and check your understanding as you go.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Harlow and The Library 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.
Cattery assistant, caring for cats in a boarding facility.
Pet shop assistant, advising customers and caring for in-store animals.
Animal support worker, assisting in animal rescue or rehoming centres.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Animal Care: a natural next step to build on this foundation and develop more detailed animal care knowledge.
Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management: a fuller qualification that can open doors to roles in kennels, catteries, zoos, or veterinary support. Many employers in the animal care sector look for Level 2 as a minimum.
