Level 1 Certificate in Animal Care (part-time)

Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Animal Care

Looking to retrain and acquire new skills? Our Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Animal Care is the perfect opportunity.

Course Details

  • Department

    Adult Learning & Future Skills
  • Qualification

    Level 1
  • Course Type

    Part Time
  • Length

    26 weeks
  • Location(s)

    York

Course at a glance

This qualification offers essential study skills and foundational vocational knowledge needed to progress to Level 2 study or employment in animal care and related industries. With delivery options of two evenings per week or a Sunday, plus some home study, this flexible course is designed to fit around even the busiest schedules.

Course start dates

Two options available:

Start Sunday 12th January – Sundays 10:00-16:00

or

Start Tuesday 14th January – Sessions run Tuesdays and Wednesdays 17:30-20-:00

 

 

Cost for students

Free

T&Cs apply – see course cost tab further below

Please contact nina.elvin@askham-bryan.ac.uk to secure your place now

Key Information

On the course you will study the following*:

  • Intro to Study Skills
  • Time management
  • Developing Confidence Working With Animals
  • Preparing, Cleaning And Maintaining Animal Accommodation
  • Feedstuffs For Small Animals
  • Care of Animals
  • Assist with the Movement and Handling of Animals
  • Principles Of Preparing For And Monitoring Livestock Outdoors
  • Writing Skills
  • Word Processing
  • Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem
  • Planning and Carrying Out Research
  • Critical Thinking

*selection of units may vary

Where: York Campus

Times:

17:30-20:00 for mid-week option (need to attend both evenings)

10:00-16:00 for the Sunday group

Start date:(s)

Introduction and Enrolment day for the Sunday option is Sunday 12 January

Introduction and Enrolment day for the evening option is Tuesday 14 January 2025

Length of course:

Sunday option runs until 27 July 2025 and the Mid-week option runs until 30 July*

*sessions will not run during holiday times

Please contact nina.elvin@askham-bryan.ac.uk to secure your place now

Costs: see course cost tab

Good level of English and Maths

Progression and Development

Level 2 vocational course in Animal Care

Work Experience

This will depend on learner area of interest and availability.

 

 

For 19+ learners, the course is Free if you meet entitlement requirements. For example- British Citizen/ Residency in the UK for 3 years, unemployed, on benefits or a low income. If none of these apply, a fee will be charged.

 

 

 

 

Please email: adults@askham-bryan.ac.uk so we can advise accordingly.

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