Level 3 Practical Animal Care
This course is now full for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Animal Care and 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 practical session and work with industry stakeholders. 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. You will learn through theory sessions, industry placement and practical hands on sessions.
What You Will Study
- Promote and maintain the Health and Well-Being of Animals
- Implement, Monitor and Evaluate Plans for the Health and the Welfare of Animals
- Plan the Handling and Restraint of Animals
- Monitor and Evaluate the Accommodation of Animals
- Plan Diets and Feeding Regimes for Animals
- Provide Information on how to Maintain the Behaviour, Health and Welfare of Animals
- Recognise and Interpret the Behaviour of Animals
You will be assessed by assignments and practical portfolio.
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English or Maths or equivalent.
OR
Level 2 Practical Animal Care.
On successful completion learners could progress on to the next level or into industry.
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