Level 2 Diploma In Animal Care
This course prepares you for a National Diploma/Certificate and employment in the animal welfare industry.
We have 3 sessions available for this course running in Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn
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Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care
More Info More Information Bangor
Full-Time Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care
Course Code: 18/19-70843/BRF1A
Week Starting: 03/09/2018 Type: Full-Time Campus: Bangor Places Available: 18 Week Ending: 08/06/2019 Subject: Animal Care Duration: 34 Weeks RRQ: 500/8365/X Year of Study: 1 Interview / Assessment Required |
Bangor |
Full-Time |
03/09/2018 |
18 | Apply Now | |
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Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care
More Info More Information Downpatrick
Full-Time Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care
Course Code: 18/19-70843/DPF1A
Week Starting: 03/09/2018 Type: Full-Time Campus: Downpatrick Places Available: 16 Week Ending: 08/06/2019 Subject: Animal Care Duration: 34 Weeks RRQ: 500/8365/X Year of Study: 1 Interview / Assessment Required |
Downpatrick |
Full-Time |
03/09/2018 |
16 | Apply Now | |
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Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care
More Info More Information Lisburn
Full-Time Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care
Course Code: 18/19-70843/LNF1A
Week Starting: 03/09/2018 Type: Full-Time Campus: Lisburn Places Available: 17 Week Ending: 08/06/2019 Subject: Animal Care Duration: 34 Weeks RRQ: 500/8365/X Year of Study: 1 Interview / Assessment Required |
Lisburn |
Full-Time |
03/09/2018 |
17 | Apply Now |
During your study, you may need financial support and SERC is here to help. Find out more information on student fees and financial support in the Student Finance section.
This course is equivalent to four GCSEs and aims to develop your understanding and knowledge of small animal care. It provides excellent preparation for working with animals and is suitable for those who wish to enter a wide range of careers from dog grooming to working in a zoo.
Typically, you will be in class for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
MODULES MAY INCLUDE:
- Maintain Animal Health and Welfare
- Contribute to the Nursing of Animals
- Understand the Basic Principles of Animal Biology
- Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Animal Behaviour and Handling
- Equine Studies (Downpatrick only)
You will also:
- Undertake Work Related Experience in Land-based Industries
- Undertake Practical Animal Feeding
- Work related experience in animal care (one day a week) is an integral part of this course.
You will work towards a Personal Development qualification and will be involved in a range of activities, designed to improve employability. You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy if you do not have a GCSE grade C in English or Maths. This will be a mandatory part of your course.
A minimum of two GCSEs at grade C or above. Preferably Maths and Science.
An interview will be required.
Successful candidates will have to provide evidence of up-to-date Tetanus Vaccination or a valid Medical Exemption Certificate.
In circumstances where there are more applications for a course than there are places available, the College reserves the right to ask for higher grades.
- Gaining a vocational qualification demonstrating your theoretical and technical competence.
- Gaining a Personal Development qualification demonstrating your employability skills (communication, teamwork, critical thinking).
- Gaining hands on experience through completing approximately 120 hours of work placement.
- Getting involved in activities such as the SERC Volunteer Programme and SERC Student Companies.
Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.
While we endeavour to run all our courses on the advertised day, SERC reserves the right to change the day of week on which the course runs.
In addition to the above Terms & Conditions students must also adhere to the following:
