Free Level 2 Animal Care Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers animal behaviour, feeding, accommodation, and health. You'll get hands-on instruction and guided practice to build the skills the qualification requires. The course runs for 35 weeks.
Who this course is for
This one-year introductory course to animal care covers a range of units including animal behaviour, feeding, accommodation and health. You will receive instruction, guidance and encouragement to practice and develop the skills necessary to achieve the award.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details
What you will learn
You'll study animal behaviour and how to recognise normal and abnormal patterns.
You'll learn how to feed and water different species correctly.
You'll learn how to set up and maintain animal accommodation.
You'll develop skills in monitoring animal health and wellbeing.
You'll practise handling animals safely and responsibly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom instruction, practical sessions, and guided skills practice. Assessment is based on the units covered across the course, including animal behaviour, feeding, accommodation, and health. You'll be assessed through a combination of practical observation and written tasks. The centre will confirm the full assessment details before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Animal care assistant, supporting daily care in kennels or catteries
Kennel or cattery worker, looking after animals in boarding facilities
Pet shop assistant, advising customers and caring for in-store animals
Zoo or wildlife park keeper assistant, supporting animal care teams
Veterinary receptionist, front-of-house role in a veterinary practice
RSPCA or animal rescue centre worker, caring for rehomed animals
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management, a natural next step if you want to deepen your knowledge and move into supervisory or specialist roles.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Animal Care, a work-based qualification that builds on this Certificate with assessed on-the-job practice.
Level 3 Animal Care or Veterinary Nursing qualifications, for those aiming toward clinical or veterinary support roles.
