Animal Care
Animal Care
Animal Care
BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Animal Care
Passionate about working with animals? Jump into the industry and learn about the basic care and management of animals.
Is this course right for me?
Caring, responsible individuals can learn how to care for a wide range of animals including companion and exotic species via practical tasks, lectures and demonstrations.
This course is based on the main college campus, the John Burns Centre for Learning at Withybush and Willhome Farm Barn. Transport to and from the offsite locations is via shuttle bus from the main College campus, learners will spend the whole day on one site.
As part of the course, learners will complete two weeks of commercial work experience across a range of placements, providing valuable practical experience and a deeper understanding of the industry.
What are the entry requirements?
- Three GCSEs at grade D or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Science
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course meeting or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant Level 1 programme with a merit grade or above in addition to a successful decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Learn how to handle, health check and feed a range of animals in hands-on sessions, as well as clean and maintain their housing.
Theory sessions will include topics such as learning about the biology of the animals, diseases, animal first aid, accommodation design and animal welfare. In addition, learn about the landbased/animal care industry and undertake work placement.
Units studied will include:
- Practical animal health
- Introduction to animal biology and health
- Animal care work placement
- Animal welfare
- Animal behaviour assessment and safe handling
- Feeding, accommodating and moving animals
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
Workbased, progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty – you will study Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications.
Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme – will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Life Skills Academy programmes – you will have opportunities to upskill in English and Maths through Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) / Century or attending Essential Skills classes.
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
- Assignment work
- Written examination
What can I do next?
This course will provide the relevant knowledge to progress towards employment in areas such as veterinary nursing/receptionist, kennel/cattery work, zoo keeping, farm/park work and animal grooming etc.
On completion of the course students could progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Textbooks - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most textbooks are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- It is recommended that your Tetanus vaccination and any other appropriate vaccinations are up to date before commencing work with animals or in the countryside
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- You will need to pay a £40 animal workshop fee each year before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
