For pupils of Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.
Free Level 1 Animal Care Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre, full-time during the day.
The course covers the basics of looking after animals in a supervised setting. You'll study topics such as animal care principles, health and welfare, and safe handling. It runs over one year and gives you the foundation to move into work or progress to further study.
You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Work-Based Animal Care.
This level is ideal if you're just starting out in animal care. You want to show you have the basic skills and knowledge you need to work in a supervised role. You may also be looking for a qualification to prepare you for further training or for progression to Level 2 qualifications.
For the award, certificate and diploma, you must complete a range of mandatory and optional units. Examples of units may include:
Assist with the care of animals and principles of the care of animals Principles of dealing with feedstuffs for small animals and assist with feedstuffs for small animals Assist with animal accommodation Maintain the safety of self and others in the workplace Assist with maintaining structures and surfaces and principles of maintaining structures and surfaces Provide controlled exercise opportunities for animals.
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