Animal Care
If you want a career working with animals or in agriculture and the environment, this could be the course for you.
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The course covers essential topics like animal health, welfare, behavior, and safe working practices—perfect for students aiming for a career in animal care, veterinary assistance, or animal rescue.
- Vocational courses (BTECs)
- Level 1 BTEC Introductory Award
- Starts September
- Seevic
Course Overview
Level 1 Animal Care at Seevic Campus is an ideal course for a school leaver and is designed as an introduction to college and will focus on the personal, social and employability skills you will need to progress to further study in the Animal Care sector. Applicants also have the opportunity to progress onto Level 2 Animal Care or programmes such as the Supported Internship course or an apprenticeship (depending on factors such as maths/English grades & attendance).
What will I study?
Applicants will study a variety of units that will look at developing soft skills such as planning, communication and motivation as well as hard skills such as reflective skills, planning and delivering presentations informing others about the importance of animal welfare.
Applicants will also study Maths & English (if not at grade 4) as well as having lessons on different tutorial topics each week. Finally, there may be opportunities to take part in community-based projects at college which will enable learners to develop social skills and work within their local animal community.
In addition, you will take part in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) days and have the opportunity to attend trips to places including, for example, Colchester Zoo, Stubbers and other local attractions. This may also include guest lectures from different career sectors such as recruitment, animal welfare and rescue, and apprenticeships to develop your local skills knowledge.
Modules
Core Modules
- Developing a Personal Progression Plan
Additional Modules
- Branding an Animal Care Product
- Caring For and Feeding Animals
- Moving and Accommodating Animals
- Contributing to your Community
Entry requirements
- Grade 2 or above in GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent)
- Aged 16-17 years
- You will need to show an enthusiasm for the course as well as a genuine love of animals
Why should I choose USP College?
- Regular trips to farms, zoos and other pet care facilities
- Your Tutor has a real passion for animals and specialises in breeding Alaskan malamute sled dogs
- Onsite small animals
- Opportunity to attend a residential placement to develop your independence skills
- Due to the outdoor nature of the course, it can be physically demanding at times
Additional costs
- You will be expected to purchase a hoodie from the college for approximately £10.
What could I do next?
When you finish this course you could progress to the Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Animal Care, or begin an Apprenticeship, Traineeship or Supported Internship programme dependent on your individual needs.
Related Career Pathways
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