Work-Based Animal Care - Level 3

You will hold 4 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above.

A grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths is desirable.

You will successfully complete an interview.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 3 Work-Based Animal Care Diploma.

• Implement, monitor and evaluate plans for the health and welfare of animals
• Plan the diets and feeding regimes for animals
• Animal training programme
• Recognise and interpret the behaviour of animals
• Handling, restraint, and movement of animals
• Some of the tasks you'll carry out at WILD Zoological Park include:
• Cleaning, feeding and providing water to the collection of animals at the zoo
• Interacting with members of the public during animal encounter shows
• Accommodation maintenance

You will be taught on the main campus for theory, with animals being brought to the classrooms to gain further experience.

You will also attend weekly practical sessions at WILD Zoological Park.

• Portfolio
• Assignments
• Group work
• Practical work

As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.

Maths will be included in weighing out food, completing jobs in industry timing, and also learning the timings of animal handling shows.

English will be included in learning new terminology and putting it into practise, as well as developing communication and listening skills by working as a team and following instructions.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress onto our Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education in Animal Management

Alternatively, you can go straight into employment.