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Free Level 3 Animal Care Course – KEITS

CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Animal Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace.

You learn while you work in an animal care role. The course takes around 10 months and suits those with some supervisory responsibility in their workplace. Different routes are available to match different animal care environments, from domestic pets to equine settings. You'll build on existing experience and develop the skills needed to take on greater responsibility in your role.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Work-based Animal Care.

Who this course is for

A Level 3 work-based Animal Care qualification is for anyone with a job or work placement in the animal care industry, who is looking to build an animal care career and wishes to obtain a basic Level 3 qualification. You should ideally have a Level 2 animal care qualification or some years experience working in the equine industry. It is a work-related, competence-based qualification. There are different routes available within this qualification to suit different animal care environments.

Entry requirements

This Level 3 course requires you to have some years experience working in the industry, and/or a level 2 qualification. You will need to be working or volunteering in an animal care environment with some areas of supervisory responsibility . Please contact us directly to discuss your individual entry requirements to see if you are suitable for the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical animal care and husbandry skills in your workplace.
  • You'll learn how to monitor animal health and recognise signs of illness or distress.
  • You'll understand how to handle and restrain animals safely.
  • You'll apply knowledge of animal nutrition and feeding requirements.
  • You'll develop skills in maintaining a safe and hygienic animal care environment.
  • You'll build supervisory skills relevant to your animal care setting.

How you will learn

This is a competence-based qualification assessed in your workplace. Assessment is carried out by an assessor who visits you at work and observes your practice. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your skills and knowledge. The qualification is structured around different routes to suit your specific animal care environment.

What you will need to bring

Keits will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need to be working or volunteering in an animal care environment with some supervisory responsibility.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal Care Assistant, supports the daily care of animals in a professional setting.
  • Animal Care Supervisor, oversees the welfare and handling of animals in a facility.
  • Kennel or Cattery Manager, manages day-to-day operations of a boarding facility.
  • Zoo or Wildlife Park Keeper, cares for animals in a zoo or conservation setting.
  • Veterinary Support Worker, assists with animal care in a veterinary practice.
  • Equine Groom, provides specialist care for horses in a yard or stables.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management, a broader qualification for those wanting to deepen their knowledge across animal science and welfare.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Animal Behaviour and Training, for those moving into specialist behaviour work.
  • Foundation Degree in Animal Science, a higher education route for those looking to progress into management or research roles.
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