Apprenticeship training course

Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

There are 10 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
Funding: £5,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include: kennel/cattery assistant

animal technician

animal welfare assistant

animal day care assistant

animal collection officer

wildlife rehabilitation assistant

zoo keeper assistant

pet retail assistant

animal handler

veterinary care assistant

farm park assistant