Animal care student stood by some guinea pigs

What You Will Study

This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below:

  • Practical Animal Health
  • Introduction to Animal Biology & Health
  • Animal Care Work Placement
  • Animal Welfare
  • Animal Behaviour Assessment and Safe Handling
  • Feeding, Accommodating & Moving Animals
  • How You Will Be Assessed

    There are exam elements for Animal Biology and Animal Welfare. Remaining units have graded assignments to complete.

  • Entry Requirements

    5 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English or Maths or equivalent.

    OR

    Level 1 Diploma in Land-Based Studies - Animal Care.
    PLUS Level 1 English and Maths.

  • Further Study

    On successful completion and with the required English and Maths grades you can progress through the levels.