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If you want to care for animals every day, Coleg Cambria’s Animal Care & Management courses are for you. Northop’s Animal Care Centre houses over 200 animals from a wide range of exciting species of invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds and mammals.

Kickstart or further a wonderful career with animals at stunning facilities with our experienced tutors. Whether you want to work in a veterinary practice, or be a zoologist, discover the perfect opportunity at Coleg Cambria.

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

Animal Care Facilities

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