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BTEC First Award in Animal Care L2

at MidKent College, Gillingham · college

Level 2Applied and BTECAward1 yearFull time

What the college says

You will study a wide range of units including; Biology, animal health and welfare, feeding, accommodation, animal handling and behaviour, conservation of British habitats and work experience. How will I be assessed You will complete written and practical work throughout the year. You will also complete online exams.Animal Management expects all students to wear a uniform. This is in the form of a unique coloured polo and sweat shirt. This is a mandatory requirement and can be obtained from a local supplier. All MidKent College students will continue studying English and maths until they are 19, or until they have achieved a Grade C/4. Your study programme will incorporate a Work Placement of up to 350 hours in a role relevant to your study. All students will have access to a Personal Tutor to support their personal and professional development.

What you need to get on

Achievement of an appropriate Level 1 Diploma or 4 GCSEs at grade 3 including English and Maths.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Gillingham

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