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Animal Care - Level 3 Practical Animal Care

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Wakefield College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

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 practical session and work with industry stakeholders. Our experienced animal care will support you with your studies whilst sharing their industry experience and knowledge making the course realistic and content current. You will learn through theory sessions, industry placement and practical hands on sessions.

Course Details

  • Promote and maintain the Health and Well-Being of Animals
  • Implement, Monitor and Evaluate Plans for the Health and the Welfare of Animals
  • Plan the Handling and Restraint of Animals
  • Monitor and Evaluate the Accomodation of Animals
  • Plan Diets and Feeding Regimes for Animals
  • Provide Information on how to Maintain the Behaviour, Health and Welfare of Animals
  • Recognise and Interpret the Behaviour of Animals

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed by assignments and practical portfolio.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English or Maths or equivalent.

OR

Level 2 Practical Animal Care.


Your next steps...

On successful completion learners could progress on to the next level or into industry.

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