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Introduction to Animal Care Level 1

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

Course Overview

Course ID:
3938

Have you always wanted to work with animals? On this SEG Level 1 course you will work with a wide variety of animals in our dedicated Animal Centre (from rabbits, guinea-pigs and birds to snakes, lizards and insects).

This introductory level course teaches you how to effectively assist in a team to provide all basic care that animals need within the industry, such as feeding, watering and maintaining health. Theory sessions help you develop your knowledge and understanding of animal welfare and Health & Safety related to these tasks.

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Offering Code:
T92EDC3/BDF1
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Education and Early Years T Level L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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3976
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Management and Administration T Level L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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3957
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T92BUS2/BDN1
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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P92VFP2/SDN1
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Vehicle Fitting Principles L2
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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4018
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P92VET2/SDN1
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Veterinary Care Support L2
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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3941
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P92UPS3/BDN1
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Uniformed Protective Services L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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4021
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P92TNT3/BDN1
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Travel and Tourism L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92TMN1/SDN1
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Introduction to Motor Vehicle and Transport Maintenance L1
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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P92SWF3/BDN1
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Sport and Exercise Science (Women's Football Academy) L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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4038
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P92SWF2/BDN1
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Sport (Women's Football Academy) L2
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03/07/2026
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4043
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P92STP1/SDN1
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Step Up (SV) L1
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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P92STP1/BDN1
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Step Up (CC) L1
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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3993
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P92STN3/SDN1
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Stonemasonry L3
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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3964
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P92STN2/SDN1
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Stonemasonry L2
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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3963
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P92SPT2/BDN1
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Sport L2
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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4040
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P92SPE3/BDN1
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Sport and Exercise Science L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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4035
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P92SMF3/BDN1
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Sport and Exercise Science (Men's Football Academy) L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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4037
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P92SMF2/BDN1
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Sport (Men's Football Academy) L2
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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4042
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P92SCD3/BDN1
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Sport Coaching and Development L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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4045
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P92PSY3/BDN1
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Applied Psychology L3
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92PLM2/SDN1
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Plumbing L2
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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3954
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P92PHT3/BDN1
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Photography L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92PHG2/BDN1
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Photography and Graphic Design L2
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92PCY3/BDN1
Offering Name:
Professional Cookery L3
Start Date:
08/09/2025
End date:
03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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Offering ID:
4014
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Offering Code:
P92PAR3/BDN1
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Bath Theatre Academy L3 (Yr1)
Start Date:
08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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4019
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P92PAR2/BDN1
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Performing and Production Arts L2
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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4020
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P92LVSE/SDN1
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Life and Independent Living Skills (SV) E3
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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Offering ID:
3989
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P92LVSE/BDN1
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Life and Independent Living Skills (CC) E3
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92HST2/BDN1
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Hospitality and Tourism L2
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92HSC3/BDN1
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Health and Social Care L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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4007
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P92HMU3/BDN1
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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4002
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P92HDR3/BDN1
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Hairdressing L3
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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4000
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P92GRA3/BDN1
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Graphic Design L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92FCM3/BDN1
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Forensic and Criminal Investigation L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92FBR2/BDN1
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Fashion Business and Retail L2
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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3947
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P92FAS3/BDN1
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Fashion and Textiles L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92FAD4/BDN1
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Art and Design Foundation (FT) L4
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92ELE2/SDN1
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Electrical Installation L2
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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P92ELE1/SDN1
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Introduction to Electrical Installation L1
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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P92CWF3/BDN1
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Sport Coaching and Development (Women's Football Academy) L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92CRM3/BDN1
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Criminology L3
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92CPS2/BDN1
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Criminology and Law (Public Services) L2
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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City Centre Campus (Bath)
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P92CNSC/SDN1
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Construction Skills E3
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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Sport Coaching and Development (Men's Football Academy) L3 (Yr1)
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03/07/2026
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Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery L1
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Introduction to Bricklaying L1
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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P92BRB1/EWN1
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Bath Rugby Foundation (Boost) (Pre 16) L1
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Art and Design L3 (Yr1)
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08/09/2025
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P92ART2/BDN1
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Art and Design L2
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P92ANC1/SDN1
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Introduction to Animal Care L1
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08/09/2025
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03/07/2026
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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P92AMRC/SDN1
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Introduction to Automotive Maintenance and Repair E3
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08/09/2025
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Somer Valley Campus (Radstock)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Entry Requirements

A genuine interest in working with animal is essential plus GCSE maths and English Grade 2 or above/Functional Skills Entry Level 3.

What topics are covered?
How will I be taught and assessed?

This course is taught by experienced, qualified staff through a hands-on practical approach and activity-based theory sessions that deepen your knowledge and understanding. Maths and English are built into your programme to help your progression and you also develop employability skills and knowledge of the animal care industry through trips and a weekly work placement of your choosing.

For those wishing to progress to level 2, a college digital badge in biology also forms part of the course. All units are assessed both practically in the College Animal Centre and through the written work you produce throughout the year.

What can I do next?

Achieving this Level 1 Certificate in Animal Care (with a good report from your placement) plus achievement Entry Level 3 in maths and English, will enable you to progress on to the Level 2 Extended Certificate in Animal Care. You may also progress into paid employment in an assistant animal care role.

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 course is to give you the confidence and foundation knowledge, understanding and work-related skills (including maths and English) to enable you to progress onto Level 2 animal care related courses or to enable you to enter employment as an animal care assistant.

Fees and Funding
No offerings available for this course.