Introduction
Learn more about animal care, handling and management with our accredited Level 2 Certificate in Practical Animal Care Skills at Writtle College.
Develop your animal-handling skills and learn how to care for a range of species, with our Level 2 Certificate in Practical Animal Care Skills at Writtle College.
This Level 2 course is ideal if you’re looking to work with animals and want to learn more about their care, handling and management. You’ll delve into a range of topics including animal feeding, animal health and the delivery of treatments to the animals in our care. As well as developing your practical skills, you’ll explore good working practices and pick up essential industry knowledge.
While studying at Writtle College, you’ll learn theory in the classroom and get hands-on experience in our specialist facilities. You’ll use our animal studies centre, with its aquatic, reptile and companion animal rooms. You’ll also gain valuable experience through a work placement which will be for 2 days a week.
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Entry requirements
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Fees and funding
Facilities
Hands-on learning
Join an Animal Management course at Writtle College and:
- study on our 150-hectare campus with its specialist animal centres and working farm
- take part in practical sessions
- go on study trips and gain experience through a work placement.
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- make full use of facilities including library and IT resources
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Awarding body
City & Guilds
City & Guilds is the global leader in skills development and apprenticeship schemes with 2 million learners working on diverse qualifications every year.
Careers and educational progression
After completing your Level 2 qualification, you’ll have the skills to work at entry-level roles in the animal industry. These might include:
- Kennel worker
- Rescue centre assistant
- Wildlife hospital technician
- Veterinary care assistant
- Stable hand
- Farm hand
- Pet shop assistant
- Petting zoo assistant
