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Free Level 1 Animal Care Course – KEITS

CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Animal Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace.

You learn while you work in an animal care role or placement. No previous qualifications or experience are needed to get started. The course takes around 10 months and covers the practical knowledge and skills needed to care for animals in a working environment. Topics include animal health, welfare, handling, and daily care routines.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Work-Based Animal Care.

Who this course is for

A Level 1 work-based Animal Care qualification is for anyone with a job or work placement in the animal care industry, who is looking for a more substantial course than the Level 1 Award. You don't need any previous qualifications or experience to get started.

Entry requirements

This Level 1 course does not require you to have previous experience, however you will need to be working or volunteering in an animal care environment. Please contact us directly to discuss your individual entry requirements to see if you are suitable for the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to handle and restrain animals safely.
  • You'll understand animal health and recognise signs of illness.
  • You'll carry out daily care routines, including feeding and cleaning.
  • You'll learn about animal welfare legislation and your responsibilities.
  • You'll understand the nutritional needs of common animals.
  • You'll maintain a safe and hygienic working environment.

How you will learn

You learn through your day-to-day work in an animal care setting. Assessment is work-based and includes observation of your practical skills on the job. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing what you can do. A trained assessor will visit you in your workplace to observe and assess your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Keits will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal Care Assistant, supports the daily care of animals in a kennel, cattery, or rescue centre.
  • Kennel Hand, feeds, cleans, and exercises dogs in a boarding or rescue facility.
  • Animal Welfare Assistant, helps monitor and improve the wellbeing of animals in a shelter.
  • Pet Shop Assistant, advises customers and cares for animals in a retail setting.
  • Zoo Keeper Assistant, supports animal care staff in a zoo or wildlife park.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Animal Care, the natural next step to deepen your knowledge and take on more responsibility.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Animal Care, a more substantial qualification that covers a wider range of animal care skills.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management, suited to those aiming for supervisory or specialist roles in the sector.
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