Pathway to Animal Care - Level 2 Award
Do you like working outdoors? Are you thinking of a career in animal care? Do you need to update your skills or develop new skills and knowledge in this area?
Course Details
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Department
Adult Learning & Future Skills -
Qualification
Level 2 -
Course Type
Part Time -
Length
8 weeks -
Location(s)
York
Course at a glance
This course will provide you with up to date sector knowledge, delivered by experts in animal care. There is no examination and you will provide evidence of your achievement and progress by developing a portfolio of evidence. You will also be supported in study skills, time management and developing a professional approach within the animal care industry.
Course start dates
Two options available:
Start Tuesday 5th November – Tuesdays and Wednesdays 17:30-2-:30
Start Sunday 10th November – Sundays 9:30-16:00
Cost for students
Free
T&Cs apply – see course cost tab further below
Key Information
Units include:
- Animal Health and Welfare*
- Career Options in Horticulture, Environmental and Animal Care*
- Cleaning and Maintaining Animal Accommodation*
- Health and Safety in an Outdoor Environment
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Moving and Handling Animals*
- Providing Food and Water to Animals*
- Working in a Team
*selection of units may vary
Where: York Campus
Time:
17:30-20:30 for mid-week option (need to attend both evenings) or
9:30-16:00 for the Sunday group
Length of course: 8 weeks
Start date: Tuesday 5th November or Sunday 10th November 2024
Costs: see course cost tab
Good level of English and Maths
Progression and Development
Level 3 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.