City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care

Further Details
Course Code	LA06353
Location	Distance Learning
Duration	Open or Distance Learning, Learners are encouraged to work at their own pace, following individual programmes of learning. The length of time taken to complete will depend upon many factors, but most succeed within 24 months.
Department	Animal Care & Management
Start Date	Roll On, Roll Off
End Date	Roll On, Roll Off

Course Overview

The aim of this programme is to provide a work-related, competence-based qualification. It reflects the skills and knowledge needed to effectively do a job within the animal care industry, and shows that a learner is competent in this area of work. The Animal Care and Welfare route is the most commonly chosen pathway, and is suitable for most learners in an animal care working environment. However, other pathways are available, including Zoos/Wildlife Establishments, Dog Grooming, Pet Care and Retail, Animal Training and Service Dog Handling.

This level is appropriate if you have some knowledge and you want to prove your competence in your role, likely to help you move from a junior to senior position. You may also be looking for a qualification to prepare you for progression to Level 3 qualifications.

To earn this qualification, you must complete a range of mandatory and optional units, totalling 44 or more credits. The exact selection of optional units you can choose from may depend on your job role. Examples of units include:
● Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
● Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of basic animal training programmes
● Control and restrain animals
● Maintain the cleanliness and biosecurity of the animal care working environment
● Provide opportunities for animals to have freedom to exercise
● Prepare and groom animals
● Provide feed and water to animals

If completing this course as part of an Apprenticeship Framework, learners are required to undertake the Essential Skills qualifications at level 1, in Application of Number and Communication.

Entry Requirements

Suitable learners of all ages are invited to join anytime of the year. There are no minimum requirements, but a job scope assessment and initial assessments will be carried out to ensure that the correct course is chosen.

How you will be assessed

Assessment in the work area takes place throughout the programme, along with written and/or oral questioning, used to assess competence and underpinning knowledge. Your College Assessor will visit the workplace which must comply with working in a safe environment. Online support is available through a virtual learning environment.
Accreditation of prior learning is also considered, but this can be time bound.

Your future career path

Achieving one of these qualifications can help you work in roles such as:
● Assistant dog groomer
● Farm worker (livestock)
● Horse groom
● Animal technician
● Assistant dog trainer
● Dog handler
● Kennel worker
● Pet shop assistant
Successful candidates may consider progression to the level 3 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care.

Cost

In many cases, funding may be available towards the cost of the course. Please contact our employer engagement team on 0300 30 30 006 or email employers@cambria.ac.uk to discuss funding eligibility.