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ABC Level 1 Certificate in Small Animal Care Certificate 1

at The Manchester College, Manchester · college

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

Our Level 1 course will see you taking part in a range of practical and work-related skill sessions. You’ll learn the basics of handling, feeding, transporting and caring for small animals like rabbits, rats, mice and guinea pigs. You’ll also learn about the cultivation of plants and vegetables and be able to put your skills into practice in our Geodome – a revolutionary indoor growing system and ‘living classroom’. By the end of the course, you’ll have gained plenty of practical skills and a better understanding of the animal care sector. You will learn: • How to assist with the care of animals • Principles of the care of animals • How to maintain the safety of self and others in the workplace • Principles of the movement and handling of small animals • How to assist with feedstuff for small animals • How to assist with maintaining the health and wellbeing of animals.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Wythenshawe Campus

    Wythenshawe Campus Brownley Road, Manchester, M22 9TG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester

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