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Animal Care Level 2 Diploma

at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider

Level 2Stepping stonesGCSE1 yearFull time£1,600

What the college says

The course includes study of the management of a wide range of species, their health and welfare, accommodation and maintenance of housing, practical feeding, behaviour and welfare, animal biology and more. Course content: Work related experience in the land based industries, Maintaining animal accommodation, Practical animal feeding, Maintaining animal health and welfare, Introduction to the principles and practices of animal behaviour and handling, Understanding the basics of animal biology, Understanding the principles and practices of animal establishment, . Additional qualifications: All students will also be expected to gain an additional qualification in Functional Skills English at an appropriate and challenging level. All 16-19 year olds on full-time programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and Maths or to undertake Functional Skills, if they have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE grade C in these subjects, every year of their course, until they complete their studies. This one year full time course is suitable for anyone wishing to work in the animal industry. Merist Wood College is highly regarded in the animal industry as the leading animal education establishment in Surrey. Well-equipped animal management resources including collections of domestic, companion and exotic animals as well as a grooming parlour and supporting facilities for canine care. The College has wide links with industry and tuition is by highly qualified and experienced t

What you need to get on

You need to have 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above including maths, English and a science subject, or a Level 1 qualification at merit or above. 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

  • Merrist Wood College

    Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3PE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Guildford

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