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Level 2 Animal Care Course in Budleigh Salterton

Cost£1,709.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Animal Care Course in Budleigh Salterton. Classes run at Bicton College, full-time during the day.

You'll work with domestic and exotic species, learning the daily routines that keep animals healthy. The course covers animal handling, nutrition, health monitoring, and welfare. Work experience and trips give you hands-on time in real working environments. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Animal Care.

Who this course is for

Love animals and want a practical route into the industry? You will gain experience with domestic and exotic species and learn the essential routines that keep animals healthy and well cared for. Work experience and trips help you understand real workplaces and support progression to Level 3 and beyond.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Three or more GCSEs including English and/or maths at grade 4, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and English and/or maths at grade 4 or equivalent.

Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group

  • Successful completion of previous course and maths and/or English GCSE at grade 4 or above and the other at grade 3 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll handle and care for a range of domestic and exotic animal species.
  • You'll learn the daily routines that maintain animal health and welfare.
  • You'll study animal nutrition and feeding requirements.
  • You'll monitor animal behaviour and recognise signs of ill health.
  • You'll follow safe working practices in animal care environments.
  • You'll gain experience through work placements in animal care settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work with animals at Bicton College. Work experience placements and industry trips form part of the course. Assessment includes practical observations, assignments, and written tasks that test both your knowledge and your animal care skills.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal Care Assistant, supports the daily care of animals in a rescue, kennel, or cattery.
  • Kennel or Cattery Assistant, looks after dogs or cats in a boarding or rescue facility.
  • Zoo or Wildlife Park Assistant, helps care for animals in a zoo or wildlife setting.
  • Pet Shop Assistant, advises customers and cares for animals in a retail environment.
  • Veterinary Receptionist, supports a veterinary practice with animal handling and admin.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management, a natural next step for those wanting to deepen their knowledge and move into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 Animal Care Apprenticeship, combines work-based training with further study.
  • Level 3 Veterinary Nursing qualification, for those interested in clinical animal care.
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