Animal Care and Welfare Assistant intermediate apprenticeship - Level 2 Apprenticeship

Program Overview

This Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship provides hands-on experience and a qualification, opening doors to various roles in animal care. Upon completion, apprentices gain a minimum of 12 months of work experience and can pursue further education or employment as kennel/cattery assistants, animal technicians, or other related positions.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have an Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship as well as a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience.
• The skills, knowledge and experience you develop during the course will open a wide range of roles in animal care and welfare.
• Some typical job titles for an Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprentice include kennel/cattery assistant, animal technician, animal welfare assistant, animal day care assistant, animal collection officer, wildlife rehabilitation assistant, pet retail assistant, animal handler, veterinary care assistant, zookeeper assistant, farm park assistant.
• Alternatively, you could progress onto the Level 3 Further Education programmes.