“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”
Harrison
“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”
Harrison
“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”
Harrison
Course Information
Introduction
Animal Care and Welfare Assistants look after the routine daily care of domestic and/or wild animals in a variety of different workplaces.
Overview
Animal Care and Welfare Assistants care for domestic and wild animals in a number of settings such as, but not limited to, kennels and catteries, animal welfare centres, rehabilitation centres and farm parks. Work can be demanding – individuals must have a strong work ethic and be prepared to work in all weathers, and often at irregular hours. Individuals will learn core skills, knowledge and behaviours, such as, but not limited to, UK and EU animal related legislation, how to identify and report potential hazards, clean and maintain animal shelters, and animal handling. In addition to the core content, apprentices will choose one option from: Animal Interaction and Handling; Rehoming; Movement and Transportation; Operational/ Reception Duties; Breeding; Working Dog Handler; Wildlife Rehabilitiation; Veterinary Care Support.
Entry requirements
The employer will agree entry requirements for these apprenticeships and these will depend on the role that they are advertising.
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