The diverse and fascinating world of animals is growing all the time, making it an increasingly exciting industry to work in. This course will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to progress into employment or further education, giving you practical experience in industry through your work placement, as well as your input on the Animal Management Centre, where you will work with alpaca, birds, fish, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and more. You will study animal health, welfare, and behaviour, and learn a strong foundation of animal science to move onto the Level 3 programme the following year if desired.

Course Details

Practical animal health
Animal biology and health
Animal care work placement
Animal welfare
Animal behaviour and handling
Feeding, accommodation and moving animals
English and Maths, as required

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through external exams, practical work, theory assignments, reports, posters, presentations and lab experiments. Upon completion of the course you will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Entry requirements

You will need four GCSEs at grade 3/D or equivalent, including Science, English and Maths, or a Level 1/ Level 2 Open Award qualification in a related subject. One satisfactory reference is also needed.

Equipment required

Folder with dividers to organise your work and assignments
Stationery including notepad for use in class, pens and pencils
College-branded blue kennel coat
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – including steel to

Your next steps...

You will be able to progress to one of our Level 3 Animal Management course.

Additional information

https://www.riseholme.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-2-Technical-Diploma-in-Animal-Care-2

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