Free Level 2 Animal Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Nacro Education Centre Sheffield, daytime, over one year. You'll study animal feeding, health and welfare, behaviour, and how to maintain animal accommodation. The course combines classroom learning with practical sessions and at least two weeks of work experience, giving you hands-on time with animals alongside your studies. You'll cover both theory and practical skills across the full year. This is a free animal care course for adults and younger learners alike, with no cost to attend.
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 feed animals correctly and meet their dietary needs.
You'll develop skills in maintaining clean and suitable animal accommodation.
You'll study animal health and welfare, including how to spot signs of illness.
You'll learn the principles of animal behaviour and safe handling techniques.
You'll carry out health checks and understand how to enrich animals' lives.
You'll gain practical experience through at least two weeks of work placement.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and practical observations. Classroom sessions cover both theory and hands-on practical work. You'll also complete a work placement of at least two weeks, where your practical skills will be observed in a real animal care setting. 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 Sheffield will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Animal care assistant: supporting the daily care of animals in a shelter or kennel
Kennel assistant: feeding, cleaning, and handling dogs in a boarding facility
Cattery assistant: caring for cats in a residential or rescue setting
Animal rescue worker: supporting rehoming and welfare at an animal charity
Pet shop assistant: advising customers and caring for animals in store
Zoo keeper assistant: entry-level support role at a zoo or wildlife centre
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 Animal Care or Veterinary Nursing courses: open doors toward veterinary nursing training or more advanced animal health work.
Completing this Level 2 animal care qualification puts you in a strong position to apply for Level 3 study and take on more responsibility in the sector.
