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Qualification
Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Animal Care
Dates & Times
Currently, there are no dates scheduled.
To apply, please contact the Work Based Learning Co−ordinator, Jo Cook
Tel: 01305 215040
Email: jo.cook@kmc.ac.uk
reception@kmc.ac.uk
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Kingston Maurward College,
Dorchester,
Dorset
DT2 8PY
Tel. 01305 215215
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Ann Bond
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Is it right for me?
Want to work with animals? Want to be paid as you learn? Then the Apprenticeship programme is for you!
While working full or part time in an animal care establishment, you will come into College on day release for about 12-18 months. During thid time you will gain the theory and practical skills needed for the course assessments. You will also work with the wide variety of animals here at Kingston Maurward College.
The Diploma level 2 forms part of the Apprenticeship scheme: to complete the whole apprenticeship, you will also need to gain key skills and industrial certificates.
Please contact the Work Based Learning Coordinator on 01305 215026 for further details.
What will I be learning about?
- Maintaining the health and well−being of animals
- Feeding and watering animals
- Deliver basic treatment
- Health and safety at work
- Grooming animals
- Setting up and maintaining animal accommodation
- Moving, exercising and restraining animals
- First Aid at Work
- Safe lifting and manual handling
- Functional Skills in Literacy and Numeracy - Level 1
R/501/0874 − Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
F/502/1689 − Maintain and develop personal performance
T/502/1690 − Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
H/502/1507 − Promote and maintain the health and well-being of animals
K/502/1539 − Moving animals between locations
R/502/1521 − Select and prepare accommodation for animals
Y/502/1505 − Deliver basic treatments to animals
Y/502/1522 − Maintain animal accommodation
Y/502/1536 − Control and restrain animals
What is involved?
College day release will be partly theory and partly practical.
College Day - Wednesdays
15/9/10 - 15/6/11 (TBC)
Where will it take me?
Progression onto Diploma Level 3 (Advanced Apprenticeship) if you gain employment or training with supervisory responsibility. Employment within the sector or allied industries.
What's Required?
Good standard of written work, interest in animals and working in the industry. NVQ 1 or GCSEs grade A to E. Funding is available for 16-24 year olds.
How will I be assessed?
Practical assessment supported with written evidence in a portfolio. Independent assessment on three units through multiple choice tests.
What is next?
Diploma Level 3 in Animal Management or full-time courses − Advanced National Certificate Animal Care or National Diploma Animal Management. Part time − National Certificate Animal Care or National Awards.
Notes
For Apprenticeship enquiries please contact the Work Based Learning Coordinator on 01305 215026
Information from the awarding body
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| Title : | NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care (QCF) |
| Qualification Aim ID : | 500/6818/0 |
| Summary : | This qualification forms part of the Apprenticeship framework for Animal Care. It is designed to allow people working in a wide range of animal care environments to achieve recognition for their skills and competence, and enable progression from junior to senior positions. It reflects the skills and knowledge needed to do a job effectively, and shows that a candidate is competent in the area of work the qualification represents, depending on the qualification route chosen. There are specialist routes within the qualification to include Animal Care and Welfare, Zoos/Wildlife Establishments, Dog grooming, Pet Care and Retail and Animal Training. |
| Level : | 2 |
| Language : | English |
| Progression : | Candidates may progress onto a level 3 qualification (centre-based or work-based). They may also progress into employment or an apprenticeship in the land-based sector. |
| Overal Assessment Method : | Portfolio of Evidence |
| Minimum Credit Achieved : | 44 |
| Sub Units : | R/501/0874 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety F/502/1689 Maintain and develop personal performance T/502/1690 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others H/502/1507 Promote and maintain the health and well-being of animals K/502/1539 Moving animals between locations R/502/1521 Select and prepare accommodation for animals Y/502/1505 Deliver basic treatments to animals Y/502/1522 Maintain animal accommodation Y/502/1536 Control and restrain animals |