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Animal Care

Kendal
Level 1 Qualification
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This course usually takes place over 3 days per week. Full-time In person

Overview

The course delivery is based around our Animal Rescue Centre (ARC), which has on-site veterinary facilities, and will give you the opportunity to gain necessary knowledge and practical skills required to work with a variety of animal species. The ARC provides care for a selection of resident exotic animals and small mammals, but also provides assessment and care for a wide range of presenting native wildlife casualties e.g. hedgehogs, seals, otters, birds of prey and garden bird species, co-ordinating the rehabilitation and intended release of these animals as appropriate.

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Level 1 Qualification

Animal Care

Your participation and studies will not only benefit you, but the animals within the centre and beyond. Established links with the RSPCA, conservation organisations and local veterinary practices provide a very real experience and a network for you to explore future career opportunities. Units included:

At a glance

  • Maintain the safety of self and others in the workplace.
  • Principles of the care of animals.
  • Assist with the care of animals.
  • Principles of dealing with animal accommodation.
  • Assist with Animal Accommodation.
  • Principles of the movement and handling of small animals.
  • Assist with the movement and handling of small animals.
  • Principles of dealing with feedstuffs for small animals.
  • Assist with feedstuffs for small animals.
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