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Animal Care Level 1 Certificate

at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider

Level 2Stepping stonesGCSE1 yearFull time£1,600

What the college says

Did you know 47% of the UK's population has a pet, meaning there are over 24 million pets in the UK? With a qualification in animal management, you will be spoilt for choice when considering your next steps! New for 2019, our animal management programme offers exciting and rewarding opportunities to work directly with animals, based at our brand new animal management centre in Banbury College. Studying and learning in a hands-on environment, you will have the opportunity to work directly with fish, insects, small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets, and reptiles such as snakes and small lizards. Our state-of-the-art animal management centre will help you develop skills and knowledge in a realistic and professional environment. This course is designed for school leavers and is an ideal qualification for those intending to progress directly to employment in animal care, or to an animal care apprenticeship. Possible careers include: animal technician, groom, pet shop worker, groundsperson, veterinary nurse, .. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you need to get on

There are no qualification entry requirements for this course. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • Banbury College

    Broughton Road, Banbury, OX16 9QA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Banbury

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