Free Level 2 Animal Care Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run full-time at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This City and Guilds animal care qualification covers the knowledge and practical skills you need to work with animals in a care setting. The course runs for 348 hours of daytime study. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Animal Care L2 Dip E&T (ANEMFL2C00 25/26GA) is based in the Animal Care department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical animal handling skills across a range of species.
You'll learn how to monitor animal health and recognise signs of illness.
You'll study animal nutrition and how to plan appropriate diets.
You'll understand animal behaviour and how to meet animals' welfare needs.
You'll learn how to maintain safe, clean, and hygienic animal environments.
You'll cover relevant legislation, including animal welfare law.
You'll develop skills in record-keeping and routine animal care tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in the animal care department. Assessment is through a combination of practical observations, assignments, and portfolio evidence. The City and Guilds framework requires you to demonstrate both your knowledge and your practical competence throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Animal care assistant. Entry-level role in kennels, catteries, or shelters.
Kennel hand. Day-to-day care of dogs in boarding or rescue kennels.
Cattery assistant. Hands-on care for cats in boarding or rescue settings.
Pet shop assistant. Advising customers and caring for animals in retail.
Zoo keeper assistant. Supporting animal care teams at zoos or wildlife parks.
Veterinary receptionist. Front-of-house role in a veterinary practice.
RSPCA animal care assistant. Welfare and rehoming work in rescue centres.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management. The natural next step if you want to move into supervisory or specialist animal care roles.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management. A broader qualification that can support progression to higher education in animal science or veterinary nursing.
Level 3 Animal Nursing Assistant qualification. A route toward working in veterinary practice alongside qualified nurses.
