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Free Level 1 Animal Care Course – KEITS

CostFREE
Duration8 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 start. The course takes around 8 months and covers the core skills of caring for animals in a working environment.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 1 Award 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 basic level course. 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 the basic health and welfare needs of animals.
  • You'll learn how to recognise signs of ill health or distress.
  • You'll develop skills in feeding, watering, and housing animals.
  • You'll learn how to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • You'll understand basic legislation relating to animal care.

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 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 shelter.
  • Kennel Hand, feeds, cleans, and exercises dogs in a boarding or rescue kennel.
  • Cattery Assistant, cares for cats in a boarding or rescue environment.
  • Animal Shelter Worker, helps rehome and care for animals at a rescue centre.
  • Pet Shop Assistant, advises customers and cares for animals in a retail setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care, the natural next step for anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge and take on more responsibility in an animal care role.
  • Level 2 Award in Dog Grooming, a specialist route for those working with dogs who want to develop grooming skills.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management, suited to those aiming for supervisory or management roles in animal care.
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