Level 2 - BTEC Technical Diploma in Animal Care
| Subject Area: | Course code: | Course Type: |
| Animal Welfare & Science | AC243A01/25/1 | Further Education |
- Level 2 - BTEC Technical Diploma in Animal Care
- Course Information
- Overview
- Dates & Fees
- Materials Required
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Course Information
Working with animals can be challenging but it is a truly rewarding career.
A level 2 course provides the ideal opportunity to develop your interest and skills in caring for a wide variety of animals and their environments; preparing you for employment or progression to further courses in animal management.
This one year course contains a mixture of theory lessons, demonstrations, projects and practical work involving our onsite college animal collection. The course also requires you to complete at least 80 hours of work experience with an external employer within the animal care industry.
Overview
Qualification
- Level 2 Animal Care
Course Content
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Topics covered include:
Animal husbandry - you will work with our onsite animal collection which houses a range of small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates and livestock.
Animal welfare involving feeding, cleaning, health checking and the monitoring of animal behaviour.
Animal biology.
Safe working and employability skills.
Entry Requirements
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4 GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above (including English, maths and science) OR minimum GCSE Grade 3/D and Level 1 Functional Skills.
A genuine interest in caring for animals, a willingness to learn and motivation to gain a relevant work experience placement will also be taken into account.
Next Steps
- You may wish to progress onto a Level 3 or T Level course in Animal Management (subject to entry requirements) or employment.
Career Opportunities
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Pet shop assistant.
Animal care assistant.
Kennel and cattery assistant.
Trainee zoo keeper.
Trainee aquarist.
Veterinary care assistant (with further training).
Animal/dog groomer (with further training).
Dates & Fees
Dates & Times| Start date: | End date: | Start time: | End time: |
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| 08-Sep-2025 | 19-Jun-2026 | 9.30 a.m. | 3.45 p.m. |
| Mode of attendance |
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| Full Time |
| Day of the week | Number of sessions |
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| Various | 420 |
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There are no course fees for eligible students aged 16-18. Students aged 19-25 may also be eligible for government funding or a student loan depending on their circumstances. |
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All learners wear a college uniform: a KMC branded, blue polo shirt, blue or black cargo trousers and steel toe capped boots. Trips are also planned into the year at an additional cost. |
Materials Required
Basic stationery - pens, pencils, glue stick, A4 lever arch file, scientific calculator, ruler and eraser.
Access to IT equipment both at college and at home are needed to engage fully with all lessons.