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Animal Care

​These courses are perfect for anyone wishing to work with animals. Generally, work in this industry deals with the health, welfare, handling and supervision of animals  – whether that’s working in a zoo or wildlife park, or for the RSPCA. It’s a dedicated profession as animals need to be looked after 365 days a year. You could learn about health checking, basic animal training, transporting animals, feeding, watering and exercising animals, advising customers and owners, or maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Animal Care Level 1

Is it for me?

If you love animals and would like to work with them and learn all basics aspects of caring for them, then this could be the course for you.

What does the course involve?

During the course, you will achieve the Award or Certificate in Practical Small Animal Care Skills. You will also gain employability skills and when ready will attend work placement within the animal care industry. This will enable you to put what you’ve learnt into practice in a real life environment. As part of the course, you will also study maths and English (if required).

Practical activities and experiences include:

You will develop your knowledge and skills in animal husbandry, including: feeding, cleaning, grooming, giving medication and health checks.

You will also benefit from visits to animal care establishments to look at various animal care career opportunities and you will attend a suitable work experience placement.

What can I progress onto?

You can progress onto the Level 2 in Animal Care or you may wish to start an Apprenticeship within the animal care industry.
Please complete our application form if you would like to enrol on an Animal Care course. A member of our team will be in contact with you regarding your application.

Want to find out if our full-time courses are right for you? We’d love to hear from you.
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Nottingham: Cawley House, 96 Cliff Road, Nottingham NG1 1GW
Derby: Unit 1 Derwent Park, 214-216 London Road, Derby DE1 2SX
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Purpose and Values
    • Meet the Team
    • Meet the Board
    • Careers at Access Training
    • Locations
  • News and Views
  • Employers
    • Apprenticeships
    • Traineeships
    • Access Works
    • Training support for the Housing sector
    • Success Stories
    • Recruitment Tips
  • Learners
    • Learning with Access
    • Apprenticeships for Learners >
      • Business Administration
      • Childcare
      • Customer Service
      • Adult Care
      • Healthcare
      • Housing Property Management
      • Property Maintenance Operative
      • Teaching Assistant
      • Team Leading / Supervisor
    • Apprenticeships Vacancies
    • Traineeship Vacancies
    • Full-Time Courses >
      • Animal Care
      • Childcare
      • Construction
    • Success Stories
    • Access Works Courses
    • Advanced Learning Loans
    • Learner Zone
  • FAQs
  • Application Form
  • DBS Checks
  • Parents
  • Useful Links