Animal Care
Working within the Animal Care industry can be very fulfilling, with opportunities ranging from working in kennels and catteries to working with guide dogs or handling dogs within the forces.
When working in the industry you will be covering areas such as health and welfare, handling and supervision. Whether the animal is a pet or part of the wildlife, they require the skilled attention of devoted and well training people in order to ensure their well-being.
What's involved with the Animal Care Apprenticeship?
| Apprenticeship Framework | Level | Adv Apprenticeship Framework | Level |
| Diploma in: Work Based Animal Care |
2 |
Diploma in: Work Based Animal Care |
3 |
| Functional Skills: English Maths |
1 1 |
Functional Skills: English Maths |
2 2 |
| Emergency First Aid | Emergency First Aid | ||
| Employment Rights and Responsibilities Workbook | Employment Rights and Responsibilities Workbook |
Learners completing this Apprenticeship, would look to be in the following type of job roles:
Level 2
- Animal Care & Welfare
- Zoos / Wildlife Establishments
- Dog Grooming
- Pet Care & Retail
- Animal Training
Level 3
- Animal Care & Welfare
- Zoos / Wildlife Establishments
- Dog Grooming
- Pet Care & Retail
- Animal Training
- Animal Welfare Enforcement
- Dog / Animal Wardens
- Animals in education and entertainment
To view a more in depth version on this framework, please visit the Sector Skills Council Lantra website at www.lantra.co.uk
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