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Level 1

September 2023
1 Year
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Animal Care Land Based Studies, Certificate

This course is the perfect introduction for animal lovers, looking to work with a large range of animals, with the goal to achieve a career in the animal care industry. It will be a combination of theory and practical work, to gain the animal-related knowledge, as well as the hands-on experience needed when working with animals.

The course will be physically demanding, but highly rewarding when you are able to see the difference you are making in the animal’s lives.

Studying this course means that you will also be part of our Animal Management Career Excellence Hub, which is endorsed by leading employers, who are actively involved throughout your whole training programme.

What does the course involve?

You will get the chance to work with an exciting new range of animals thanks to our partnership with Puxton Park, one of the region’s top visitor attractions. This partnership enables students to develop industry specific skills working with the park’s specialist facilities and animals.

Puxton’s range of domestic, farm and exotic animals include tortoises, parrots, reindeer, owls, marmoset monkeys, meerkats, donkeys, goats, ponies, rare pigs, alpacas, cattle, emus and stick insects. The link will also allow you to gain broader customer service skills, by engaging with tourists, families and school parties - all helping you prepare for the world of work.

You will be based both at Knightstone Campus and Puxton Park, where you will benefit from:

  • A bespoke animal management campus
    • Weekly experience within an outstanding zoo farm
    • The opportunity to study and work with a wide range of animal species from insects to primates
    • Teaching from industry specialists
    • Opportunities to undertake meaningful and substantial work experience
    • Trips to animal establishments
    • Guest lectures from a wide range of industry specialists.

You will also have the opportunity to develop employability skills for afterwards, as well as developing your English and maths skills to the level most employers look for.

How will the course be assessed?

You will be assessed through practical observations, group work, coursework, presentations and exams.

Are there any additional costs?

You will be required to purchase a uniform for the practical elements of the course; however we do have some items of uniform available for loan and this can be discussed at interview.

What future study opportunities and careers are there?

This programme could be your first step into the animal care industry. You could progress onto a traineeship, an into work programme, or Animal Care Diploma Level 2 or an Animal Care Apprenticeship.

What do I do next?

  • Ready to apply – please use the ‘apply now’ button at the top of this page.
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Entry Requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 3-1 with at least two at grade 3, or the successful completion of a pre-vocational programme.


Entry Requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 3-1 with at least two at grade 3, or the successful completion of a pre-vocational programme.

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