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Animal Care - Level 2 Technical Diploma Animal Care

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

National Diploma (BTEC)
Level 2
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Wakefield College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Day/Block release

Course Summary

Learners will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills required when working the animal care industry such as team work, practical handling and organisational skills. These skills are gained whilst working in a real life setting within our animal care facilities. During the course learners will practice those skills during their industry placement. Our experienced animal care will support you with your studies whilst sharing their industry experience and knowledge making the course realistic and content current.

Course Details

  • Practical Animal Health
  • Introduction to Animal Biology & Health
  • Animal Care Work Placement (75 hours placement minimum)
  • Animal Welfare
  • Animal Behaviour Assessment and Safe Handling
  • Feeding, Accommodating & Moving Animals

How will it be delivered and assessed?

There are exam elements for Animal Biology and Animal Welfare. Remaining units have graded assignments and practical portfolio to complete.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE’s at 9-3 including English or Maths.

OR

Level 1 Diploma in Animal Care with Distinction Grade.


Your next steps...

On successful completion learners could progress on to the next level of Animal Care.

Additional information


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