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Free Level 2 Animal Care Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Wythenshawe Campus, full-time during the day. Over the course of a year, you'll study how to maintain animal health and welfare, alongside a range of other mandatory topics covering the animal management sector. This is a structured, full-time programme suited to those looking to move into an animal-related career or progress to further study.

Who this course is for

Our Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care offers an engaging programme to support you into a career in an animal-related industry. If you're looking for a full-time course specialising in the animal management sector and wish to move onto a Technical Level 3 course and Higher Education, and then want to work in the animal industry or in animal occupation then this is the qualification for you. You'll study a range of mandatory units including how to maintain animal health and welfare, animal behaviour and handling, working in the animal care industry and health and safety for the land-based industries. You'll also have the opportunity to study units around animal breeds and grooming, he principles of animal biology and care of exotic animals.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to maintain animal health and welfare
  • You'll develop knowledge of animal behaviour and handling techniques
  • You'll study how to provide appropriate nutrition and feeding for different species
  • You'll learn how to maintain safe and hygienic animal housing environments
  • You'll understand relevant legislation and regulations in the animal care sector
  • You'll develop practical skills in the day-to-day care and management of animals

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Manchester College Wythenshawe Campus. Assessment is through a combination of practical observation, assignments, and written tasks linked to the mandatory units of the qualification. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College Wythenshawe Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal care assistant: day-to-day care of animals in kennels, catteries, or shelters
  • Veterinary receptionist: front-of-house support in a veterinary practice
  • Zoo keeper assistant: animal husbandry and welfare support in a zoo setting
  • Pet shop assistant: animal welfare and customer service in retail
  • Animal rescue worker: care and rehoming support at an animal rescue centre
  • Stable hand or groom: daily care and management of horses

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 3 Technical Certificate in Animal Management, which the provider references as a progression route. This takes your knowledge further and can open doors to Higher Education in animal science or veterinary nursing. You might also consider a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management if you want a broader qualification before applying to university.

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