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NEW animal care traineeship programme!
If you’re aged 16-18, unemployed and looking for experience working with animals, an animal care traineeship could be just what you need to kick-start your career… We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new animal care traineeship programme! The 20 week programme will run from our centre in Tingley (near Leeds), and will give you the […]
“How to Trim the Long Legged Terrier” Grooming Seminar!
On Sunday 31 March, we are delighted to be hosting a “How to Achieve the Correct Shape for your Long Legged Terrier” seminar, delivered by award winning dog groomer Jitka Krizova! This one-day seminar will demonstrate different techniques to achieve the correct shape for your long legged terrier – hand stripping, clipping, scissoring. It will […]
World Religion Day 2020: What can you do to help stop religious discrimination and intolerance?
World Religion Day is about celebrating religious diversity and encouraging others to better understand the discrimination and intolerance many people face due to their religion. Religious discrimination and intolerance is on the rise in the UK… Anti-Semitic incidents in the UK are at an all-time high, with over 700 incidents recorded between January-June 2018 alone […]
Is block release veterinary nurse training for you?
If you’re looking to start training as a veterinary nurse, have you ever considered studying a qualification on a block release basis? As a block release veterinary nursing student at The College of Animal Welfare, you would attend college in two week blocks, four times per year and be supported by online learning. Outside of college […]
Book Clinical Coach Congress 2019 at early bird rates before it’s too late!
The deadline to book onto Clinical Coach Congress 2019 with an early bird discount is fast approaching (31 January 2019). This year’s event is moving to the wonderful East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough, and is set to be jam-packed full of useful lectures on exam techniques, professional accountabilities, motivating students, coaching […]
Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Equine Pathway) now available!
We are thrilled to announce that we now offer the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Equine Pathway) qualification! Available to start in February on a block release basis from our Huntingdon centre, the opportunity to study this recognised qualification is set to be in high demand! The role of an Equine […]
NEW fast track dog grooming courses open to experienced groomers!
If you’re an experienced dog groomer without a formal qualification, have you considered gaining official recognition of your skills and experience by undertaking the Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants: Fast Track, Experienced Groomers course? Accredited by City & Guilds, the fast track version of this course is ideal for experienced groomers who are […]
There’s still time to start training as a veterinary nurse this February!
Do you dream of working with animals? Perhaps you’re stuck in a dead end job that doesn’t inspire you, and long to earn a living from doing something you love… For those looking for a new career working with animals, don’t just wish it would happen – make 2019 the year you turn your dreams […]
World Braille Day 2019
Why do we celebrate World Braille Day? The inventor of braille, Louis Braille, was born on the 4 January 1809, and as such each year we acknowledge the importance of accessibility and independence for those who are blind or visually impaired. Louis Braille Louis Braille was born in France in 1809 and was left blind […]
New Animal Care Apprenticeship: By Employers, for Employers
In August 2018 the Institute of Apprenticeships launched the new Animal Care and Welfare: Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard as a response to employer demand for a training solution that is current, relevant and fit for purpose. So what’s changed and what does it mean for you? Reduced Fees… The government have agreed to fund 95%* […]