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Animal Care Level 2

Course Type
Full Time Study Programme
Campus
Somer Valley (Radstock)
Level
Level 2
Duration
1 Year

Course Overview

Course ID:
4385

Are you looking for a career in grooming, dog day care, farm, petshop? Then this is the course for you. Our City & Guilds Extended Certificate in Animal Care is a nationally recognised qualification covering a wide range of topics from feeding and handling to animal welfare, behaviour and biology.

It is an interesting, varied course that gives you the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to either enter the industry or progress in your studies to Level 3. Our experienced qualified staff and purpose-built Animal Centre ensure this course will satisfy both your thirst for knowledge and your desire to work practically with animals.

Interested in applying?

Offering Code:
P92ANC2/SDN1
Offering Name:
Animal Care L2
Start Date:
07/09/2026
End date:
02/07/2027
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Start Time:
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Campus Name:
Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
Fee Rate 16 to 18 Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Co Funded:
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Offering ID:
4385
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Frequently Asked Questions

Entry Requirements

Route one:

  • English GCSE (grade 3 or above)
  • Maths GCSE (grade 3 or above)
  • Two additional GCSEs (grade 3 or above, preferrably including GCSE Science)

Route two:

  • Level 1 Animal Care (with a good placement report)
  • English Functional Skills (level 1)
  • Maths Functional Skills (level 1)
  • Science College Digital Badge
What topics are covered?
How will I be taught and assessed?

This course is taught using a combination of hands-on practical in our dedicated animal centre and theory sessions that provide the depth of knowledge needed to be successful on your chosen career path. Maths and English are also built into your programme to enable you to achieve the Grade 4/FS2 desired by industry and needed for progression to higher courses.

You also develop employability skills and knowledge of the animal care industry through trips and a weekly work placement of your choosing. You are formally assessed by completing one assignment per unit. Each assignment is graded Pass/Merit/Distinction and these may be of a practical and/or written nature.

What can I do next?

Achieving this Level 2 (with a Merit grade in the biology unit plus achievement of Grade 4 / FS Level 2 in English and maths) will enable you to progress onto the Level 3 Animal Management course. In addition, successful completion of this course enables you to progress into paid employment or onto an Apprenticeship scheme.

Are there any additional costs?

Students need to purchase steel toe capped boots and navy overalls for their practical lessons and need to pay a 10 refundable deposit for a locker. Some course related trips may incur a cost, where this is the case details will be sent home prior to the event.

What else do I need to know?
What is the aim of the course?

The aim of this City & Guilds Level 2 Extended Certificate is to provide the opportunity to gain direct experience of working in the animal care sector and ensure you have a strong foundation of knowledge and practical skills. Those who successfully complete this course provide the animal care industry with nationally recognised competent, qualified staff. Those who continue to Level 3 then become competent and qualified to supervisor/manager level.

Fees and Funding
No offerings available for this course.