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Free Level 2 Animal Care Course in Shipley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Shipley. Classes run at Saltaire Campus, full-time over one year.

You'll learn how to feed, handle, and care for a wide range of animal species. Topics include animal health and welfare, biology, accommodation, and grooming. You'll take part in practical sessions, guest talks, and work experience throughout the year.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Animal Care.

Who this course is for

For those looking for a level 2 course in Animal Care

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and monitor feeding programmes for different animal species.
  • You'll maintain animal health, welfare, and accommodation.
  • You'll handle and groom a variety of animals safely.
  • You'll study animal biology and behaviour.
  • You'll take part in work-related experience with live animals.
  • You'll develop practical skills through hands-on sessions in an animal unit.

How you will learn

Learning combines classroom lectures, practical sessions in the animal unit, guest speaker talks, and off-site visits. Your work is assessed continuously throughout the year. There are also end-of-year assessments and exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Saltaire Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal Care Assistant, supports the daily care of animals in a shelter or zoo.
  • Kennel or Cattery Assistant, looks after dogs and cats in a boarding facility.
  • Zoo Keeper Assistant, helps care for animals in a zoo or wildlife park.
  • Pet Shop Assistant, advises customers and cares for animals in a retail setting.
  • Animal Welfare Officer, monitors animal welfare on behalf of a charity or local authority.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management, a deeper qualification for those wanting to specialise or move into supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, a step toward working in a veterinary practice.
  • Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Wildlife Conservation, for those interested in working with wild species.
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