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Lv 1 C&G Diploma in Work-Based Animal Care

at Basingstoke College of Technology, Basingstoke · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma35 weeksFull time

What the college says

This one-year City & Guilds qualification�is an entry-level, practical qualification designed for individuals keen to start a career working with animals. This programme focuses on developing the essential skills and fundamental knowledge required for routine tasks within the animal care industry. As a "work-based" qualification, a significant amount of your learning and assessment will take place in a realistic animal care environment, ensuring you gain hands-on experience and build confidence in your ability to work safely and effectively with a variety of species.

What you need to get on

Please see our website for full details

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

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 · Basingstoke

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.