City & Guilds Skills for Working Life (Animals) Entry-Level 3
Campus
Department
Get started in the small animal care industry by learning the basics on a practical and academic level.
Course Information
Use your natural nurturing skills as you learn how to care for animals. You
will become skilled in small animal maintenance and welfare, learning how to
recognise their anatomy and check if a small animal is healthy. You will also
assist with the handling and restraint of small animals, and become familiar
with the different types of housing and bedding necessary for certain small
animals.
How to get to us
FlexiBus:
Students can travel from East Leeds to Temple Newsam via the FlexiBus and it
will bring you directly into the estate. The bus can be ordered 1 hour before it
is required and operates between 7am- 7pm Monday – Saturday. Fares start from
just £1.20. You can learn more about the designated routes, booking information
and the FlexiBus app via their website.
FlexiBus
East Leeds | Metro (wymetro.com)
Alternative bus services that run in the area include the 19 and 19A. It is a
short walk from the bus stop to the college buildings.
Campus bus:
The campus bus will run from Leeds bus station directly to Temple Newsam
every day. It will cost £5 per week and is only bookable once the learner
enrols.
By train:
Temple Newsam is located 1.9 miles from Cross Gates train station, an
approximate 35-minute walk.
By car:
From the M1 take junction 46. Temple Newsam is a short drive from this exit,
there is on-site parking available.
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Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Temple Newsam Home Farm
Who is this course for?
Units / Modules
You will study a range of units designed to develop your skills, including:
- Small animal maintenance
- Small animal welfare
- Small animal anatomy
Benefits / Skills
- Recognise the body parts of small animals, types of housing and bedding
- You will be able to check that a small animal is healthy
- Assist with the care and grooming of small animals
- Catch and restrain small animals
Entry Requirements
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Duration
1 year full-time
Study Type
Full time
Start Date
18/09/2023
Course Code
78007-01
Course Fee (16-18)
No fee
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Course Facts
Undertake practicals with a variety of different species
Taught by industry professionals
