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Introduction to Animal Care

at Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge · college

Entry levelStepping stonesAward1 yearFull time

What the college says

This programme offers young people ages 16 – 25 the opportunity to develop personal and social skills as well as specific animal care skills. Working with small animals on our Huntingdon site and farm animals including horses at our partner farm in Hilton, St Ives, young people will have at least one day per week developing practical animal care. College based days will include exploring different animal habitats including conservation and the natural world as well as wood craft to maintain habitats and enterprise skills for employability. Other personal and social develop opportunities will include the opportunity to develop life skills that include undertaking a range of vocational tasters including working with Country Park Rangers, art, film, football, sport, music, media and drama.

What you need to get on

Students need to have Entry 2 qualifications or above and have a diagnosed SEND need or EHCP. For more details contact: Wendy Gratrix – Head of Supported Learning

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

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

  • Huntingdon Campus

    California Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1BL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Huntingdon

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