Free Level 2 Animal Care Skills Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 400 hours, giving you time to build practical knowledge at a steady pace. You'll study the care, health, and welfare of animals in a hands-on setting. This free animal care skills course suits anyone who wants to work with animals and can attend daytime animal care skills classes. You'll finish with a Certificate in Practical Animal Care Skills, a Level 2 animal care skills certificate.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Certificate in Practical Animal Care Skills
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll learn how to handle and restrain animals safely.
You'll understand animal health, nutrition, and basic welfare needs.
You'll study how to recognise signs of illness or injury in animals.
You'll learn how to clean and maintain animal housing and equipment.
You'll develop knowledge of animal behaviour and how to respond to it.
You'll understand health and safety practices in animal care environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities. Assessment is based on the skills and knowledge you demonstrate throughout the course. You may be assessed through observations, written tasks, and portfolio work. The centre will confirm the full details of assessment before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College 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
Veterinary receptionist, front-of-house role in a vet practice
Pet shop assistant, advising customers and caring for in-store animals
Animal rescue worker, supporting rehoming and welfare charities
Stable hand or groom, caring for horses in a yard setting
Zoo or wildlife park keeper assistant, entry-level animal care role
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management: a natural next step if you want to move into supervisory or specialist animal care roles.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management: broader study covering animal science and behaviour in more depth.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Animal Science): prepares you to apply for a university degree in veterinary nursing, zoology, or animal science.
