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Certificate in Animal Care - Level 2Apply Now »
Location: Broomfield Hall
Years: 1
Interview: Y
Course Summary
This course is for internal candidates and is College certificated. It allows students time to adjust to the large step from a Level 1 to a Level 2 course. It develops students' practical skills, preparing them for employment within the animal care industry.
Entry requirements
You need one of the following:
- Introductory Diploma in a related subject
- Good attendance and reports from your lecturers
You must have a minimum of a Merit grade to progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care the following year.
Course Content
- Animal Behaviour and Handling
- Accommodation/Feeding
- Animal Care Practical Skills
- Tutorials
- Work Experience
- Maths
- English
How will I be assessed?
We will work closely with you and, if we feel it is appropriate, you can work towards a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Animal Care.
You will be assessed continually throughout the course using a range of methods including exams, assignments and practical assessments. You will build a portfolio of assessments throughout the year that can be graded as Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction star.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
You will be required to supply your own:
- Lab coat
- Closed-toe flat safety shoes/boots/wellingtons (with steel toe caps)
- Lunch/refreshments
- Writing materials
- Suitable clothing – all clothing you choose to wear will need to be suitable for a practical session e.g. it should be free from drawstrings and long jeans/trousers should be worn
- Derby College uniform, polo shirt and sweatshirt.
Long hair should be tied up and no jewellery or nail varnish is to be worn.
What can I do after this course?
You can progress to the full Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care or go into an apprenticeship or employment.
Derby College offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Animal Care, as well as a wide range of other land-based topics - please see the Derby College Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.
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Kim Leder
Mature student Kim aims for degree
A mature student is planning to combine animal management training with holistic skills to launch her own equine therapy business. Kim Leder, 44, believes her qualifications gained at Derby College courses combined with a previous qualification can help her career dreams come to life.
Long Eaton mum of three Kim is trained to level 3 in holistic therapy and has just completed her HND in animal management at Broomfield.
She is going on to the one year top-up to achieve the full degree at Derby College and plans to go on to launch her own equine holistic therapy business after that. Kim has combined the course with bringing up three girls nine-year-old twins Sophie and Jorja (corrct) and 11 year old Millie.
Kim said gained a distinction for a module on behaviour which demonstrated how horses responded well to reiki therapy when they were nervous about being saddled.
She said: "The horses responded really well and the difference was quite noticeable. When I got the grades back, I'd got a distinction which was great.
"Hopefully after my degree I'll be able to start my own business."
