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Animal Care: Level 2

LARGE ANIMAL CARE UNIT set in 12 acres of pleasant and attractive grounds, accommodating numerous species. Our lecturers are highly experienced in teaching, assessing and animal management.

Course Summary

This work-related programme will cover the basic knowledge and technical skills that you will need to progress to a more advanced course or to gain employment within the animal care industry. These skills include animal behaviour, welfare and handling. You will also undertake work experience, which will be assessed as part of your programme.

New Students

GCSE 3/4 grade profile in maths and English as well as GCSE Science grade 3*.

Progressing Students

For those progressing from the Level One in Landbased Studies - Individual has achieved at least a Pass, and ideally a Merit or Distinction, in their Level One in Landbased [Animal Care] and has a satisfactory reference from their current Course Lead in relation to their studies, timely completion of coursework, good standards of behaviour, attendance of at least 87% in all of their study programme including maths and English.

For those progressing from the Animal Studies Progression Diploma - Individual will be required to have achieved at least a Merit in their Term One units and at least a ‘Merit’ in the L2 Extended Certificate in Animal Care

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required

This course will prepare you for more advanced study and training. A merit or distinction gained on this Level 2 Animal Care course is necessary to go onto Level 3. Some students choose to go into full-time animal work in a variety of establishments including farm parks, kennels, zoos, veterinary hospitals and dog groomers.

Potential career routes in the Animal Studies industry:

  • Catteries
  • City farms
  • Conservation
  • Dog groomer
  • Kennels
  • Pet shops
  • Quarantine work
  • Rescue centres
  • Stables
  • Teaching
  • Uniformed services
  • Veterinary nurse
  • Zoos

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged for course fees
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.

This course forms part of a programme of study which will be tailored individually to boost your employability in the animal industry and which will include Maths and English as necessary.

The course is made up of a number of different units, which cover:

  • Animal Accommodation
  • Feeding
  • Handling
  • Behaviour
  • Health Care
  • Roles and Responsibilities of working within the animal industry

Units are delivered through the use of taught sessions, online packages, and practical work on the Nescot Animal Care Unit, with a range of companion, exotic, and farm livestock species.

Units are assessed using a mix of controlled assessments, project tasks, and a synoptic exam at the end of your course. All three of these elements need to be graded at a minimum of Pass for you to successfully complete the course. All students must also complete a period of work experience to fulfil the requirements of City and Guilds.

As part of this course you will be required to attend an external work placement for a total of 150 hours over the duration of your course, the awarding body determines the number of hours required to pass this qualification.

Essential Personal Protective Equipment

Students are required to purchase steel toe-capped boots, overalls and waterproof clothing. These can be purchased through our recommended supplier, details of which are available at enrolment.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 11/10/2023

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N5403

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    City & Guilds

  • Course length:

    One year

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N5403

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    City & Guilds

  • Course length:

    One year

  • Start date:

    September 2024

New Students

GCSE 3/4 grade profile in maths and English as well as GCSE Science grade 3*.

Progressing Students

For those progressing from the Level One in Landbased Studies - Individual has achieved at least a Pass, and ideally a Merit or Distinction, in their Level One in Landbased [Animal Care] and has a satisfactory reference from their current Course Lead in relation to their studies, timely completion of coursework, good standards of behaviour, attendance of at least 87% in all of their study programme including maths and English.

For those progressing from the Animal Studies Progression Diploma - Individual will be required to have achieved at least a Merit in their Term One units and at least a ‘Merit’ in the L2 Extended Certificate in Animal Care

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required

This course will prepare you for more advanced study and training. A merit or distinction gained on this Level 2 Animal Care course is necessary to go onto Level 3. Some students choose to go into full-time animal work in a variety of establishments including farm parks, kennels, zoos, veterinary hospitals and dog groomers.

Potential career routes in the Animal Studies industry:

  • Catteries
  • City farms
  • Conservation
  • Dog groomer
  • Kennels
  • Pet shops
  • Quarantine work
  • Rescue centres
  • Stables
  • Teaching
  • Uniformed services
  • Veterinary nurse
  • Zoos

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged for course fees
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.

This course forms part of a programme of study which will be tailored individually to boost your employability in the animal industry and which will include Maths and English as necessary.

The course is made up of a number of different units, which cover:

  • Animal Accommodation
  • Feeding
  • Handling
  • Behaviour
  • Health Care
  • Roles and Responsibilities of working within the animal industry

Units are delivered through the use of taught sessions, online packages, and practical work on the Nescot Animal Care Unit, with a range of companion, exotic, and farm livestock species.

Units are assessed using a mix of controlled assessments, project tasks, and a synoptic exam at the end of your course. All three of these elements need to be graded at a minimum of Pass for you to successfully complete the course. All students must also complete a period of work experience to fulfil the requirements of City and Guilds.

As part of this course you will be required to attend an external work placement for a total of 150 hours over the duration of your course, the awarding body determines the number of hours required to pass this qualification.

Essential Personal Protective Equipment

Students are required to purchase steel toe-capped boots, overalls and waterproof clothing. These can be purchased through our recommended supplier, details of which are available at enrolment.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 11/10/2023

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