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Animal Care

Preston
Level 2 Qualification
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Starts September 2025 09.00am - 04.00pm approx. Full-time In person

Overview

The course provides a detailed introduction to animal care and husbandry combining practical based training with sound theoretical knowledge. The modules, which are listed below, will be delivered using a wide variety of methods including lectures, The course provides the flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career development within the animal care industry

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City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate

Animal Care

The course is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge.

At a glance

  • Maintain animal health and welfare
  • Introduction to the principles and practices of animal behaviour and handling
  • Working in the Animal Care Industry
  • Animal Feeding and Accommodation
  • Animal Breeds and Grooming
  • The Principles of Animal Biology
  • British Wildlife Species, Habitats and Rehabilitation
  • Health and Safety in the Land-based Industry
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