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Work-based Apprenticeship in Animal Care Level 2
Full Time
Course Details
Course Code
QMS2ZS01/BAFAP
Course Level
Level 2
Where will this course lead?
This course will cover the basic skills you require for working in the Animal Care sector. All the work covered by this qualification will be carried out under supervision by your employer and you are required to be in full time employment within the sector, for example, in a cattery, pet shop, rescue centre, dog groomers, zoo and wildlife centre.
What will I study?
The apprenticeship will cover:
General animal husbandry
Handling and restraint
Customer care
First aid for animals
Establishing and maintaining accommodation
Health and Safety
How will this course be delivered?
You will be visited by your tutor/assessor in your workplace.
What qualifications will I get?
Diploma in Work-based Animal Care (QCF)
How will I be assessed?
The programme will be assessed within your work place via observation. You will also be assessed through coursework, written papers and oral questions.
How do I get a place on the course?
You will be required to attend an interview.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum qualifications for this course are:
GCSE grades G and above
A successful interview
Mature and overseas students are welcomed.
If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.
What else do I need to know?
You must be allocated time to carry out any assessments which will be undertaken at the workplace.
Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.
What can I do after this course?
Providing you successfully complete the course you can go onto the Level 3 Apprenticeship
Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?
TBC
Contact
Blossomfield Campus
Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB
Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk
Have you got a question about this course?
Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.
Course Details
| Location | Start Date | Day | Time | Fees | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossomfield Campus | September 2012 | Various | Various | Fees On Application | 1 Year |


