Level 2 Animal Care
at Loughborough College, Loughborough · college
What the college says
If you have a strong interest in animals and would like to pursue a career within the field of Animal Management and Animal Science, there is no better place to study than Brooksby! With a perfect blend of expert tutors, work experience links and excellent, purpose built facilities, it is easy to see why we are a leading provider of Animal Care courses in the East Midlands.This course will enable you to work with a range of animals and develop your practical skills. Units of study in the programme will also provide you with underpinning knowledge of animal health, behaviour, food and care requirements.
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above including English OR Level 1 Animal Care with Merit grade and suitable reference
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
Brooksby College
BROOKSBY MELTON COLLEGE HOBY ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 2LJ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · MELTON MOWBRAY
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