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Level 2 SEG Awards ABC Practical Animal Care Skills (Zoos/Wildlife Establishments)

Level 2 SEG Awards ABC Practical Animal Care Skills (Zoos/Wildlife Establishments)

About the course

The Level 2 Practical Animal Care Skills (zoos/wildlife establishments) will provide a detailed introduction to animal care and husbandry combining practical based training with sound theoretical knowledge. The modules, which are listed below, will be delivered using a wide variety of methods including lectures, practical work, demonstrations and self-study. The course provides the flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career development within the animal care industry. The course is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge.

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Course modules

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Promote and Maintain the Health and Well-being of Animals

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to promote and maintain the health and welfare of animals. This covers identification of abnormal signs, monitoring the animals and carrying out procedures to promote the health and welfare.

Deliver Basic Treatments to Animals

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to deliver basic treatments to animals. The word ‘treatments’ is used in its broadest sense to include: cleaning and hygiene procedure, basic health care treatments and other routine procedures. In accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act Schedule 3 lay persons may not provide medical treatments to animals. In Learning Outcome 2 of this unit, learners must only provide medication prescribed by, and under the direct supervision of, a veterinary practitioner.

Provide Opportunities for Animals to have Freedom to Exercise

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to provide enrichment opportunities for animals to exercise freely. It is not designed to cover exercise which applies to animals that are trained for competitive purposes. This unit is designed to be applicable to working with all species of animals that need to exercise/enrichment.

Select and Prepare Accommodation for Animals

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required to establish accommodation for animals. This involves selecting and preparing the accommodation ready for use by animals, setting up suitable environmental conditions, and introducing the animals to the accommodation. The learner will be fully aware of the importance of relevant health, safety and animal welfare in connection with this work.

Maintain the Cleanliness and Bio-security of the Animal Care Working Environment

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to undertake routine cleaning within the workplace and equipment and materials that are used within the course of normal work. Cleaning is a key factor in ensuring health and safety of the people and animals within the workplace and promoting the organisation’s image to customers. This unit does not refer to the maintenance of equipment or machinery undertaken by specialist contractors.

Entry requirements & additional information

Entry requirements

This course covers practical skills and relevant background knowledge. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following qualifications are needed:

  • 2 GCSEs at Grade D (3) or equivalent, one must be English Language.

It is strongly recommended for applicants to gain some voluntary experience within the animal sector in order ensure that they are fully prepared for the expectations of the study programme and gain a realistic insight of the animal industry. A minimum of five days (which do not have to be consecutive) is advised.

Learning and assessment

A variety of assessment methods will be used these will include portfolio building, assignments and practical assessments.

Progression

Level 2 students can progress to level 3 programmes subject to published entry requirements and satisfactory performance at level 2.

Careers

Employment in kennels, catteries, pet shop, grooming parlour, welfare societies e.g. RSPCA.

Special requirements

College warehouse jacket (purchased via animal studies centre approx. £30) or own boilersuit can be purchased

Wellington boots or other sturdy work boots.

Tetanus vaccination up to date.

1x lever arch files

1 x dividers

Pens/Pencils (coloured) (approx. £10)

Animal Studies

Britain is well regarded as a nation of animal lovers, from companion pets to large animal collections. This has resulted in a multi-million pound industry, ranging from well known national pet feed companies to pet stores, catteries and kennels and numerous other businesses providing for the needs of animals.

If you care about animals and have a deep interest in their health and wellbeing, Myerscough provides an excellent opportunity for you to further your studies. You'll develop a range of skills and have the opportunity to care for a range of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets, farm animals, reptiles and amphibians and a range of invertebrates.

Our new £3m Animal Studies Centre
Our new £3m Animal Studies Centre

Our Animal Studies Centre

Myerscough College’s Animal Studies Centre has tripled in size after the completion of a £3 million extension and major refurbishment. The new Animal Studies Centre features specialist classrooms, dedicated indoor and outdoor areas for different animal groups, as well as spacious private rooms, reception and study areas, all fully equipped with the latest I.T technology.

The Animal Studies Centre also offers a range of services to the public, from grooming and healthcare through to behaviour classes and hydrotherapy for injury recovery.

Water dragon
Water dragon

Our Animals

As part of your course at Myerscough College, you'll get to work with a wide range of animals, from dogs and cats through to chameleons, iguanas and snakes, fish and invertebrates. You'll also get to help look after the College Alpacas, Bailey and Icicle - two of the department's biggest characters.

A choice of learning locations

As well as our £3m Animal Studies Centre at our Preston Campus, we also offer Animal Studies courses at our learning centres, including our new Animal Studies Centre at Croxteth Park in Liverpool, Walton Hall in Warrington and Witton Park in Blackburn. 

Scottish Wildcats at Myerscough College
Scottish Wildcats at Myerscough College

Scottish Wildcats

Myerscough College plays a key role in the conservation of Britain's most iconic native predator, the Scottish Wildcat as part of Scottish Wildcat Action's conservation and breeding programme. There could be as few as 100 of these timid and elusive cats left in the wild and this work goes a long way to ensuring their survival.

cat in basket
cat in basket

Blue Cross Rehoming Centre

The Animal Studies Centre is now officially working in partnership with Blue Cross and now has a rehoming centre on the Myerscough Campus. This gives a fabulous experience for students who get the opportunity to work in a real life rehoming environment, gaining a valuable insight into the workings of a cattery and developing skills for employment within the animal sector.

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