Course Overview
The Level 2 Extended Certificate in Animal Care is an assignment-based course aimed at people looking to make a career change or simply people with an interest in the care and welfare of companion animals.
Entry Requirements
Subject to interview which will take place in the Spring Term.
This course involves assessment by written assignments and, for this reason, it is advised that applicants have appropriate levels of literacy in order to successfully complete the externally set assessments.
What the course covers
You will be taught by qualified teachers with extensive industry experience in the field of animal care as well as academic qualifications in the field. The delivery is a mixture of classroom based theory sessions as well as some practical, hands-on experience with animals, utilising Nescot’s extensive animal facilities.
During the year, you will study these units:
- Undertake Animal Feeding
- Maintain Animal Health and Welfare
- Animal Accommodation
- Basic Principles of Animal Establishments
Applicants should be prepared to attend every taught session, but should also be aware that as the course is assessed entirely through assignments, there is a degree of work to be completed outside the evening lessons. As a rough guide, for every 3-hour taught session you can expect to complete an additional two hours of assignment work or reading in your own time.
Fees and funding
Overseas fees: £1,040
Funded fees: £540
The fees displayed are for 2026/27 entry. They may increase in following years. They are payable by adults aged 19+ unless you qualify for a concessionary fee.
Tuition fees may be waived or reduced if you are on a low income or receive certain benefits. This will be assessed at enrolment.
For more information about financial support, please visit our Student Finance and Bursaries page. Click here for the Student Finance and Bursaries page
Duration
30 weeks (3 hours per week). Currently runs on Tuesdays from 6pm to 9pm (plus one practical day on a Saturday)