Apprenticeship training course

Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

There are 7 training providers who offer this course.

Information about Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

Looking after the routine day to day care of domestic and/or wild animals.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours: View knowledge, skills and behaviours
Apprenticeship category (sector): Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Qualification level: 2
Equal to GCSE
Course duration: 12 months
Maximum funding: £5,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
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animal technician

animal welfare assistant

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animal collection officer

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animal handler

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