Free Level 2 Animal Care Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Nacro Education Centre Newcastle, daytime and on a flexible schedule. You'll learn how to care for a range of animals, covering diet and nutrition, health checks, accommodation upkeep, and how to enrich animals' lives. The course includes practical experience alongside classroom learning. It typically takes one year to complete. A free animal care course for adults looking to build knowledge and hands-on skills in this field.
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.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of different animals.
You'll learn how to carry out health checks and spot signs of illness.
You'll learn how to maintain and clean animal accommodation to the right standards.
You'll learn how to enrich animals' environments to support their wellbeing.
You'll develop practical animal handling skills across a range of species.
You'll understand animal behaviour and how to respond to it safely.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities. Assessment is likely to include observations of your practical skills, written assignments, and portfolio evidence. Your tutor will assess your competence working directly with animals as well as your understanding of animal care theory.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Newcastle 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 or catteries
Kennel or cattery worker, looking after animals in boarding facilities
Animal rescue worker, assisting at a rescue centre or shelter
Zoo or wildlife park keeper assistant, supporting animal teams
Pet shop assistant, advising customers and caring for in-store animals
Veterinary receptionist or support worker, front-of-house animal care role
Farm animal care worker, working with livestock on farms
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management: a natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into supervisory roles in animal care settings.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management: a broader qualification that can support entry to higher education in animal science or veterinary nursing.
Level 2 or 3 Veterinary Nursing qualifications: if you want to work in a clinical setting supporting vets.
