Animal Care & Management
Animal Care & Management
About Apprenticeships
Why Choose An Apprenticeship?
Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship and earn as you learn.
Across North Wales and beyond, companies are recruiting for apprenticeships and training people in the skills they need to succeed in their career.
As an apprentice you will earn whilst you learn, gaining skills, knowledge, experience and recognised qualifications along the way. Whether you’re aged between 16 and 19 or 20 and over, a range of apprenticeship options may be available to you.
Do you like animals? Have you ever thought about working with them professionally?
In 2021/2022 an estimated 62% of households in the UK had a pet and they all need looking after!
Completing an Apprenticeship in this industry could help you become a zoo worker, dog groomer, veterinary technician, dog handler and so much more.
Apprentices will be assessed in the workplace by our industry served assessing teams alongside day release college learning for some courses at our Northop site.
Learners completing these qualifications need to be calm, patient and good with handling animals of all sizes.
Apprenticeships We Offer
We offer animal care, veterinary care assistant & dog grooming apprenticeship training at Level 2 & 3.
Level 2 Animal Care (Service Dog Handling or Animal Training)
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 2 Animal Care (Animal Care & Welfare)
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 2 Animal Care (Dog Grooming)
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 2 Animal Care (Zoos/Wildlife)
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 3 Animal Care (Service Dog Handling or Animal Training)
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 3 Animal Care (Animal Care & Welfare)
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 3 Animal Care (Dog Grooming)
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 3 Animal Care (Zoos/Wildlife)
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 3 Animal Care (Small Animal Practice)
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 24 – 36 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
CQ Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – Small Animal Practice
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry teaching practice and allocated a clinical coach. Minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade C / 4 or above, including Maths, English language and science.
Typical Duration – 33 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment, examinations & day release
Location – Workplace & NorthopS
Hannah Hancock
Studied – Level 3 Animal Care
Currently – Kennel Assistant/Senior Staff – Whitley Crest Boarding Kennels, Cattery and Doggy Daycare
“I really enjoyed studying for this qualification because I felt that I was being pushed to be better and learn more for myself.
“I’ve gained more confidence in my work and learnt more about the actual business side of the job which I have really enjoyed, I’ve learnt so much by doing this qualification and I’ve been able to apply it to my work.”
Tracey Griffiths
Studied – Level 2 Children’s, Care, Play, Learning and Development
Currently – Nursery Practitioner & Temporary Room Manager at The Homestead Day Nursery
“I came back into education as I wanted a change of career, I applied and was offered a role with The Homestead as an Apprentice Nursery Practitioner with the understanding that I complete my level 2 in childcare alongside my new job.
“Being an Apprentice has enabled me to start my journey into childcare whilst still working and it has helped me to find a career I now love, all in just over a year. My Work Based Learning Practitioner Lisa was so supportive and encouraging throughout the course which made a huge difference. The week I completed the course I was offered the Temporary Room Managers role to cover maternity leave.
“Starting an Apprenticeship at a later stage in your working life can be daunting but age is just a number, follow what feels right! You are never too late to start a new journey.”
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Kimberly Jones
“During my apprenticeship I was getting the training as well as getting paid. It opens your eyes up to the working environment and gets you ready for your future.
I think it’s brilliant to have the opportunity to do an apprenticeship as a mature person.”
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