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Course: City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care (Online learning)

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There are no formal academic entry requirements. However you should have a sound level of numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.

You should either be employed, or have a voluntary work placement arranged, in a suitable animal care environment for at least 4 hours per week. This could be in, for example, a rescue centre, pet shop which has animals for sale or a boarding kennels/cattery*. The placement should have a person who has at least two years of animal care experience, or who has a relevant level 2 or above qualification, to be your mentor.

You will need access to at least three animal species as part of your practical assessment; this must include companion dogs and cats and then either small animals (rabbits or rodents) or exotics or large mammals (goats, camelids, donkeys, pigs or other available large mammals). You are able to have more than one work placement during the course to gain this experience.

* Please note that work placements in wildlife hospitals or rescue centres dealing solely with wild animals are not advisable. Veterinary practice placements will be considered on an individual basis and may need to be used in conjunction with another animal care based placement.

Please note: As our courses include online learning components, students are required to have access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

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  3. Once you have completed your application, you will take part in a pre-course discussion with a tutor so we can make sure the course you have applied for is the right one for you, and you can ask any questions you may have before starting. This is usually carried out online via Teams or phone.

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