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Location: Broomfield Hall
Years: 1
Interview: Y
Course Summary
If you have a strong interest in caring for animals, this course will stand you in good stead for a rewarding career. You will get involved in handling, feeding and watering animals, preparing and maintaining animal accommodation and ensuring the health and welfare of animals.
Entry requirements
You should have grade 1 in English and Maths - or the equivalent - and a sound interest in the area of study. All applicants will be interviewed and will undertake an initial assessment in English and maths.
Course Content
You will learn about animals in the wild and society, while developing your literacy, IT and numeracy. You will work practically with a wide variety of animals on our animal unit.
Mandatory modules and units will be discussed with you at your interview.
How will I be assessed?
You will be required to compile a portfolio of evidence reflecting your achievements throughout the course, including written assignments and practical assessments, and to take an online multiple choice test towards the end of the course.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
You will be required to supply your own:
•Derby College Group Green Lab coat
•Closed-toe flat steel toe-capped shoes/boots/wellingtons
•Derby College Group polo and sweatshirt
•Writing materials
Information on where to buy these will be given at enrolment.
Long hair is to be tied back and no nail varnish, false nails, ripped clothing, fake eyelashes or jewellery should be worn whilst on practical lessons.
What can I do after this course?
Further Study
If you do well on this course, it may be possible to progress to a Level 2 Diploma or Level 2 Certificate. You must have a minimum of a Merit grade to advance to the Level 2 Diploma and a Pass grade to progress to the Level 2 Certificate.
Careers
This course can help you progress to a traineeship, apprenticeship or employment in the animal industry.
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Carla Davies
A dream job in dog grooming
Carla Davies came to Derby College to re-train as a dog groomer and is now fulfilling her dream of working with animals after securing a part-time job at Kennel Gate in Nottingham. As part of her course, she was matched to the job opportunity through the College’s pioneering recruitment service established with the REED NCFE Partnership.
They alerted Carla – who had been an office worker since leaving school – to the job opportunity and helped her with her CV and interview techniques.
When I heard about the job opportunities and support available through the REED NCFE team, I decided to go for it and was over the moon when I was offered the job. It is a dream come true and I have also returned to Derby College for an evening course to gain more qualifications in dog grooming.
