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Level 2 Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines Course in Ilkeston

Cost£255.00
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Safe and Responsible Use of Veterinary Medicines Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, part-time during the day. You must be 16 years old or over to enrol. The course runs over one week, covering 12 hours of theory and practical training on site. You'll learn to administer, store and dispose of veterinary medicines safely and in line with current legislation. Training and assessment follow the farmed livestock animal group pathway. This City and Guilds safe and responsible use of veterinary medicines qualification is endorsed to the animal group in which you are trained.

Who this course is for

This qualification aims to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to use veterinary medicines safely, responsibly and in accordance with current legislation. The qualification is endorsed to the animal group in which the candidate is trained and assessed.

Entry requirements

All candidates must be over the age of 16.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to administer veterinary medicines safely and humanely to farmed livestock.
  • You'll learn how to store veterinary medicines correctly in line with legal requirements.
  • You'll learn how to dispose of veterinary medicines responsibly.
  • You'll learn how to follow an animal health plan for the safe use and storage of veterinary medicines.
  • You'll learn the current legislation governing the use of veterinary medicines.

How you will learn

Learning is both theory and practical, delivered on-site at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus. Assessment is a one-to-one practical assessment with oral questioning. You'll need to bring your own writing materials and lunch.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring your own writing materials and lunch. There are facilities on-site if you'd prefer to purchase lunch at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Farm worker: handling and administering medicines to livestock daily.
  • Livestock technician: supporting animal health on commercial farms.
  • Stockperson: responsible for the welfare and treatment of farmed animals.
  • Agricultural assistant: working on farms where veterinary medicine use is routine.
  • Animal health assistant: supporting vets or farm managers with treatment plans.

What you could study next

Once you hold your safe and responsible use of veterinary medicines certificate, you could look at further animal health or agriculture qualifications at Level 3. A Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture or Animal Management would build on this foundation and open doors to supervisory or specialist roles in livestock and farm management.

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