CLOSING date for enrolment 18th july 2025

NVQ Level 2    Animal care

Looking to kickstart a career working with animals? or looking to learn more about animal care? Join our City & Guilds Level 2 Animal Care course, delivered right here on our working farm! 

This hands-on, industry-recognised qualification is perfect for anyone passionate about animal welfare and looking to gain real-world experience in a practical, outdoor setting. 

You’ll work directly with a variety of farm animals, learning everything from daily husbandry and feeding routines to health checks and enrichment. Whether you're aiming for a future in veterinary work, farming, or animal rescue, this course gives you the solid foundation you need — all while enjoying life on a real farm. Enquire  now and turn your passion for animals into a pathway for the future! 🐄🐑🐓

Our courses are open to learners aged 12 years to adults, with groups arranged so that similar age ranges attend on the same day. We keep class sizes small to ensure a supportive environment, and our Inclusion Manager is present at every session to provide dedicated support for students with additional needs.

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Who is this course for?

 This course is open to individuals aged 12 and up. No prior qualifications are required, but participants should be able to read, write, and conduct and understand basic research. Most of our students choose our alternative education setting because they prefer smaller class sizes and a more relaxed, informal learning environment. Many are home educated or find it challenging to thrive in a traditional classroom setting, so our approach provides a supportive space tailored to their individual needs.

We also offer this course to secondary school students who wish to study outside of school hours and gain the qualification before reaching college age.

What qualification can I gain?

 We offer two different Level 2 courses: Certificate and Extended Certificate.

What is the difference between the Certificate, & Extended Certificate  ?

 Certificate -This qualification is ideal for those new to animal care or seeking to develop basic skills. It comprises 15 credits and typically requires around 90 guided learning hours, equating to approximately 150 total qualification hours.

 The Extended Certificate offers a more comprehensive introduction to animal care, including topics like animal health and welfare, biology, and feeding. It consists of 30 credits and requires about 180 guided learning hours, totaling approximately 300 qualification hours. This qualification is beneficial for those aiming to work in animal shelters, pet shops, farms or pursue further study.