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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care - Full L2

at Oaklands College, St. Albans · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate36 weeksFull time

What the college says

This qualification covers the skills you will need to progress to further learning and training, or to enter the world of work in the animal care industries. You will study the following mandatory content: � Maintain animal health and welfare � Animal feeding and accommodation � Animal behaviour and handling � Working in the animal care industry � Health and safety for the land-based industries � Animal nursing � The principles of animal biology � Care of exotic animals There is also a requirement to complete 150 hours of work experience.

What you need to get on

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3 to include English, Maths and Science. Either Maths or English have to be a grade 4 or a Level 1 in Animal care with an overall grade of a Merit.

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

  • Oaklands College - St Albans Campus

    St Albans Campus Hatfield Road, St. Albans, AL4 0JA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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