Animal Care Technical Diploma BTEC Level 2

Take your practical skills and knowledge to the next level with this course. You will learn how to maintain animals’ health and wellbeing. You will also learn to prepare feed and select accommodation appropriate for the needs of different animals. This course offers a great way to turn your love of animals into a rewarding career.

This qualification is for learners who want to start a career in animal care. It is designed for post-16 learners and can be taken as part of a wider study programme. It is ideal for learners intending to progress directly to employment in animal care or an animal care Apprenticeship (BTEC).

This course include modules but not limited to:

• Practical animal health
• Introduction to biology and animal health
• Work placement
• Animal welfare
• Animal behaviour assessment and safe handling
• Feeding, accommodation and movement of animals

• Prepare and provide feed and water for animals.
• Select and prepare accommodation tailored to animals’ needs.
• Clean and maintain animal enclosures.
• Safely control and restrain animals minimising risk to you and the animal.
• Academic skills preparing you for further study

Four GCSEs, including English and maths at grade 3, or you have completed a Level 1 land-based qualification.