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Level 2 Animal Care Course in Norwich

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Animal Care Course in Norwich. Classes run at Easton College. You'll study full-time during the day, covering animal health, behaviour, nutrition, and hands-on practical skills including feeding, grooming, and cleaning animal accommodation. The course runs for one year and combines classroom learning with real work experience, designed with employers to reflect current industry practice. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language, science, and maths, plus completion of a taster day.

Who this course is for

This technical qualification has been designed by employers to deliver the most up-to-date and relevant technical skills, which combine both theory and practical knowledge with real life work experience. You will explore key areas such as animal health, behaviour, and nutrition within our modern college facilities. Students will develop their practical skills, including cleaning out accommodation, feeding and watering animals, grooming and exercise. The Program of Study combines the City and Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care, with Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths lessons (depending on previous qualifications), work experience and weekend duties. Students will need to purchase their PPE for the Animal Management Centre. Details with what is required will be provided at enrolment. Students will work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring our animals are provided with the highest welfare standards.

Entry requirements

  • Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English Language, science and maths. - Completion of a taster day

What you will learn

  • You'll study animal health, recognising signs of illness and how to respond.
  • You'll learn about animal behaviour and what it tells you about an animal's wellbeing.
  • You'll explore animal nutrition and how to plan appropriate feeding.
  • You'll develop practical skills in cleaning and maintaining animal accommodation.
  • You'll practise feeding, watering, grooming, and exercising animals.
  • You'll gain work experience applying your skills in real animal care settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work at Easton College's facilities. The City and Guilds Technical Certificate combines theory with practical assessment. You'll be assessed on both your knowledge and your ability to carry out animal care tasks competently. Work experience is part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Easton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal care assistant: supporting day-to-day care in kennels, catteries, or shelters.
  • Veterinary receptionist: front-of-house role in a veterinary practice.
  • Zoo or wildlife park keeper: caring for animals in a managed wildlife setting.
  • Pet shop assistant: advising customers and caring for animals in retail.
  • RSPCA or rescue centre worker: animal welfare and rehoming support.
  • Grooming assistant: hands-on grooming and handling in a salon or mobile setting.

What you could study next

A level 2 animal care qualification opens the door to further study in the sector. You could progress to a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management, which goes deeper into animal science and prepares you for supervisory roles or higher education. From there, a degree in Animal Science, Zoology, or Veterinary Nursing is an option. If veterinary nursing interests you, the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing is the route into that regulated profession.

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