Level 2 Technical Diploma Animal Care
This course is now full for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options. For further information, contact course information on courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or call 01924 789111.
Course Overview
Learners will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills required when working in the animal care industry such as team work, practical handling and organisational skills. These skills are gained whilst working in a real life setting within our animal care facilities. During the course learners will practice those skills during their industry placement. Our experienced animal care team will support you with your studies whilst sharing their industry experience and knowledge, making the course realistic and content current.
What You Will Study
- Practical Animal Health
- Introduction to Animal Biology & Health
- Animal Care Work Placement (75 hours placement minimum)
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Behaviour Assessment and Safe Handling
- Feeding, Accommodating & Moving Animals
There are exam elements for Animal Biology and Animal Welfare. Remaining units have graded assignments and practical portfolio to complete.
5 GCSE’s at 9-3 including English or Maths.
OR
Level 1 Diploma in Animal Care with Distinction Grade.
On successful completion learners could progress on to the next level of Animal Care.
COURSE FULL
This course is currently full.
I study the Animal Management course at Wakefield College as well as attend my work placement at an RSPCA shelter once a week.
Animal Care