Course Overview
As part of this course you will study the Level 1 First Award in Animal Care and a Level 1 in Personal Growth and Wellbeing, details of the modules can be found below.
Level 1 First Award in Animal Care
- Animal Health
- Animal Handling
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Housing and Accommodation
L1 Personal Growth and Wellbeing
- Improving Physical Health and Wellbeing
- Finding Ways to be Resilient
- Using External Opportunities for Learning
- Produce a Personal Progression Plan
This course will include a range of different assessment methods, including written exams.
2 GCSEs at grade 2 or above to include English Language or Mathematics.
On successful completion of this course, along with a suitable tutor reference to include a good attendance record there could be the opportunity to apply to progress onto a Level 2 programme. Alternatively, you may wish to pursue one of the following careers:
- Kennel or cattery worker
- Pet shop assistant
- Animal day care assistant
- Farm park assistant
- Assistant at charity organisation such as RSPCA or Blue Cross
Course Overview
Course information
As part of this course you will study the Level 1 First Award in Animal Care and a Level 1 in Personal Growth and Wellbeing, details of the modules can be found below.
Level 1 First Award in Animal Care
- Animal Health
- Animal Handling
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Housing and Accommodation
L1 Personal Growth and Wellbeing
- Improving Physical Health and Wellbeing
- Finding Ways to be Resilient
- Using External Opportunities for Learning
- Produce a Personal Progression Plan
This course will include a range of different assessment methods, including written exams.
Entry requirements
2 GCSEs at grade 2 or above to include English Language or Mathematics.
Career and education opportunities
On successful completion of this course, along with a suitable tutor reference to include a good attendance record there could be the opportunity to apply to progress onto a Level 2 programme. Alternatively, you may wish to pursue one of the following careers:
- Kennel or cattery worker
- Pet shop assistant
- Animal day care assistant
- Farm park assistant
- Assistant at charity organisation such as RSPCA or Blue Cross
Why study Animal at Hartpury College?
Our lecturers have worked as animal trainers, coaches, behaviourists and veterinary professionals – so you’ll benefit from their considerable experience in the commercial animal industry. We offer a dedicated animal environment for you to gain the practical skills, qualifications and experience that employers are looking for.
Why study Animal at Hartpury College?
Our lecturers have worked as animal trainers, coaches, behaviourists and veterinary professionals – so you’ll benefit from their considerable experience in the commercial animal industry. We offer a dedicated animal environment for you to gain the practical skills, qualifications and experience that employers are looking for.
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With a BTEC pass rate of 99.8% (Hartpury College 2024), our outcomes for students are exceptional.
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