DIPLOMA IN WORK BASED ANIMAL CARE LEVEL 2

This course is run in the workplace and is therefore designed for those in full time employment in the animal care industry. Topics include: maintaining the health and well being of animals, reception duties, record keeping, health and safety, maintaining animal accommodation and moving, exercising and restraining animals. Assistance in the workplace will be given for the production of the portfolio of coursework necessary to achieve the award.

Pathways include:

• Animal Care & Welfare
• Dog Grooming
• Pet Care & Retail
• Animal Training
  

ANIMAL CARE APPRENTICESHIP FRAMEWORK

Apprentices must be employed for at least 25 hours per week and paid a minimum weekly wage of £95.00 and apprenticeships are currently available to applicants aged 16-24.

• Occupational Qualification - The Diploma in Work-Based Animal Care level 2
• Independent Assessment of a knowledge based element for each pathway.
• Functional Skills
  Maths level 1
  English level 1
• Additional Employer Requirements
  Emergency First Aid
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  Covered with a combination of the induction and workbook

There are no course fees for applicants aged 16-18 and there is an employer contribution for applicants who are 19+.

Duration: 3 terms – additional terms may be required for the
Apprenticeship
Date: Throughout the year
Employer Contribution: £750 per year
Train to Gain fee: subject to eligibility
Registration and assessment fees: £125
Course Code: ACD5/10/APP
Contact: 01273 892030 email: wbl@plumpton.ac.uk

Application forms*

Link to full-time application form.

Link to part-time application form.

Work Based Apprenticeship Application Form

* Require free Adobe Reader download which can be located by clicking on this link

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