Our Level 1 course will see you taking part in a range of practical and work-related skill sessions. You’ll learn the basics of handling, feeding, transporting and caring for small animals like rabbits, rats, mice and guinea pigs. You’ll also learn about the cultivation of plants and vegetables and be able to put your skills into practice in our Geodome – a revolutionary indoor growing system and ‘living classroom’. By the end of the course, you’ll have gained plenty of practical skills and a better understanding of the animal care sector.
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What you could study next
A Level 1 Practical Small Animal Care Skills Certificate is a starting point for further study in animal care. You could progress to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Animal Care, which covers a wider range of species and more advanced husbandry skills. From there, a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management opens routes into roles such as animal technician, zookeeper assistant, or further study in veterinary nursing.
