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Audience
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care
The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the animal care industry. Learners could progress into employment, onto an Apprenticeship, or further their studies by taking other qualifications at Level 3.
Compulsory topics include:
- Maintain animal health and welfare
- Animal feeding and accommodation
- Animal behaviour and handling
- Working in the animal care industry
- Health & safety
- Work experience (150 hours)
Learners will also be able to choose additional optional topics, including:
- Animal nursing
- Animal breeds and grooming
- The principles of animal biology
- British wildlife species, habitats and rehabilitation
- Care of exotic animals
- Caring for zoo animals
- Caring for ornamental aquatics
For more information, read the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care Qualification Handbook