Free Level 2 Animal Care Course in Boston. Classes run at Nacro Education Centre Boston, daytime, with flexible study over one year. You'll cover animal feeding, health and welfare, accommodation, and behaviour. The course includes at least two weeks of work experience, giving you hands-on practice alongside your classroom learning. This is a free animal care course open to adults looking to build knowledge and practical skills in animal care.
Who this course is for
Think you would like a career working with animals? Then our animal care course is perfect for you. You’ll learn how to care for a range of animals including their dietary requirements, maintaining accommodation, health checking and how to enrich their lives. All while gaining practical experience to support your future career opportunities. how to care for a range of animals including their dietary requirements, maintaining accommodation, health checking and how to enrich their lives, all while gaining practical experience to support your future career opportunities.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to feed animals correctly and meet their dietary needs.
You'll learn how to maintain and clean animal accommodation to the right standards.
You'll learn how to monitor animal health and support their welfare.
You'll learn how to observe and understand animal behaviour and handling techniques.
You'll learn how to enrich animals' environments to support their wellbeing.
You'll gain practical experience through a work placement of at least two weeks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and practical sessions. Assessment is through coursework assignments and practical observations. You'll also complete at least two weeks of relevant work experience. The centre will help you arrange your placement and provide everything you need to attend.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Boston 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 assistant, looking after dogs in a boarding or rescue setting
Cattery assistant, caring for cats in a boarding or rescue environment
Animal shelter worker, supporting rescue and rehoming operations
Pet shop assistant, advising customers and caring for in-store animals
Zoo or wildlife park assistant, entry-level animal husbandry work
Veterinary receptionist, front-of-house role in a veterinary practice
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management: the natural next step if you want to move into supervisory or specialist roles in animal care.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management: a broader qualification covering more advanced animal science, suitable if you're considering higher education in animal studies.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Animal Science): prepares you for a university degree in animal science, veterinary nursing, or zoology.
