Level 2 Practical Animal Care

Course Overview

This course is now full at Wakefield College 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.

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 sessions 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

• Control and Restrain Animals
• Moving Animals Between Locations
• Prepare and Groom Animals
• Promote and Maintain the Health and Well-Being of Animals
• Select and Prepare Accommodation for Animals
• Prepare Feed for Animals
• Provide Feed and Water for Animals