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Free Level 3 Animal Care Course

CostFREE
Duration12 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, building supervisory skills alongside practical knowledge. The course covers animal health, welfare, behaviour, and the day-to-day management of animals in your care. Different routes are available to suit different animal care environments. The course typically takes 12 months to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Work-based Animal Care at Level 3.

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. 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 monitor and maintain animal health and welfare standards.
  • You'll assess animal behaviour and respond to changes in condition.
  • You'll manage the daily care routines for animals in your environment.
  • You'll apply safe and effective handling techniques.
  • You'll take on areas of supervisory responsibility within your team.
  • You'll understand legislation and regulations relevant to animal care.
  • You'll plan and review care programmes for animals in your charge.

How you will learn

This is a competence-based qualification assessed in your workplace. A assessor will observe you carrying out your job role and review evidence you gather from your day-to-day work. You may also complete written or professional discussion assessments to demonstrate your knowledge. Assessment is ongoing throughout the 12 months, built around your working environment and the animal care route you follow.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Keits will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal Care Assistant, supports the daily welfare of animals in a care setting.
  • Animal Care Supervisor, oversees a team and manages animal welfare standards.
  • Kennel or Cattery Manager, runs day-to-day operations at a boarding facility.
  • Zoo or Wildlife Park Keeper, cares for animals in a zoological environment.
  • Animal Rescue Worker, supports rehoming and welfare at a rescue centre.
  • Veterinary Support Assistant, assists with animal care in a veterinary practice.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Animal Management, for those moving into management or specialist roles.
  • Foundation Degree in Animal Science or Animal Behaviour, a route into higher education for those wanting to deepen their knowledge.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to train or mentor others in animal care settings.
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