Roles in animal care are varied, with employees working to ensure the health, welfare and well-being of animals large and small in a variety of settings, so the importance of high-quality training can’t be underestimated.
At Kendal College, we are home to the UK’s first teaching animal rescue centre which houses surgical, imaging and intensive care facilities with learners being taught by former industry practitioners.
Our delivery is flexible around employees and businesses needs with teaching being carried out in the classroom, one-to-one and in the workplace. A full list of our apprenticeship courses can be found below:
Animal Care & Welfare Manager, Level 3
Typical duration: 18 months + 3 months EPA (End Point Assessment)
Description: This occupation is found in a wide range of settings within the animal care sector. Animal care and welfare managers may typically be employed by animal charities, pet care services, pet retailers, entertainment and education.
They may work for small independent employers or national pet businesses and specialise in one or more species.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to plan and manage the husbandry needs of domestic and/ or wild animals in their care. They will problem-solve and deal with issues relating to the animal's welfare.
They ensure that individual animals' welfare needs are met and colleagues are appropriately engaged. They adapt and prepare for the needs of the individual animal, taking into account things such as their life stage, condition, or behaviour.
Entry Requirement: Applicants will need to achieve maths & English above grade 4/C or equivalent.
Functional Skills: You may be required to undertake functional skills if you haven't already achieved your English & maths GCSE or equivalent at grade 4/C. Functional skills lessons are part of the day in college.
