Our BTEC Level 2 Diploma is ideal for those who would like to work with animals in industries such as the RSPCA, pet shops, kennels and catteries, ranger and wildlife conservation work.Â
This qualification gives you the chance to study the theory side of caring for animals in our purpose built classrooms. You will also experience handling and caring for a variety of domestic and exotic animals in our state-of-the-art Animal Welfare Centre.Â
Throughout your studies, you will cover all 6 Units from the following list:Â
Practical Animal HealthÂ
Introduction to Animal Biology and HealthÂ
Animal Care Work PlacementÂ
Animal WelfareÂ
Animal Behaviour Assessment and Safe HandlingÂ
Feeding, Accommodating and Moving AnimalsÂ
You will be required to spend three days per week in College; the fourth day on an animal related work placement and the fifth day will be a study day. Â
You will be expected to complete approximately 12 hours of independent study a week in order to complete this course.Â
BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Animal Care.
The course is assignment and exam based and students are given the opportunity to achieve Pass, Merit or Distinction grades within their work. You will be assessed practically on the Animal Care Centre and also at your work placement. You will be assessed on skills such as animal handling, husbandry and dealing with colleagues and members of the public.Â
Minimum qualifications for this course are:Â Â
Two GCSE passes at grade D/3 or above in Science, English or Maths or a Level 1 Diploma in Animal Care with a glowing reference. Â
A suitable reference from your previous/current tutor or employer. Â
A successful interview.Â
In order to complete the course, you need a one-day-a-week animal care work placement starting in September. You will need to provide a pair of steel toe cap boots, purchase a Solihull College boiler suit and a work placement polo shirt. The prices of these will be available upon application. Good levels of English and Maths are important for your success in your course, your chosen vocation and life.Â
Throughout your course you will continue to develop your English and Maths skills in your vocational classes. If you haven't achieved an A*/9 - C/4 grade in English or Maths at GCSE, you will also be working towards a qualification in English or Maths at a level that will enable you to progress towards a GCSE grade C/4+. 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.
Providing you successfully complete the course with a Merit or Distinction grade and a good reference; students can progress onto BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate, BTEC Foundation Diploma, Veterinary Nursing, Animal Nursing Assistants or Work-based Diploma Level 2/3 Apprenticeship in Animal Care. For the Apprenticeship you will need to be in employment for approximately 30 hours per week, this can be discussed at your interview.
Blossomfield Campus
Sept-2025
Various
TBC
N/A For 16 to 18 Year Olds
ANAAQ033BCF0
Full Time
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