Level 2 - Animal Care Course (Part-time) | Askham Bryan College

Level 2 Certificate in Work-Based Animal Care

Looking to retrain and acquire new skills? Our Level 2 Certificate in Work-Based Animal Care is a great opportunity.

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Course Details

  • Department

    Adult Learning

  • Qualification

    Level 2

  • Course Type

    Part Time

  • Length

    12 weeks

  • Location(s)

    York

Course at a glance

This qualification offers the essential skills and practical experience needed to progress into employment into animal care, welfare, Zoos/Wildlife establishments and other related industries. This is a part time flexible programme involving hands on skills with some home and independent study.

Course start dates

York Campus:

Start date: Tuesday 13 January 2026

 

 

 

Cost for students

Free*

T&Cs apply – see course cost tab further below

 

Key Information

On the course you will study the following*:

  • To promote the health and wellbeing of animals
  • Control and restrain animals
  • Ensuring your actions reduce risks to health and safety
  • Train animals through basic training programmes
  • Implement basic animal training
  • Provide feed and water to animals
  • Maintain and store records within the workplace

*selection of units may vary

Times:

In-Centre: Tuesday and Wednesday’s 10am-4:00pm
Online Lessons: Thursdays 10:00-2:00pm
Home Study: 6 hours per week

Costs: see course cost tab

Good level of English and Maths

Progression and Development

Level 2 or 3 vocational course in Animal Care, dependent on meeting entry requirements for courses.

 

 

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For 19+ learners, the course is Free if you meet entitlement requirements. For example- British Citizen/ Residency in the UK for 3 years, unemployed, on benefits or a low income. If none of these apply, a fee will be charged.

Please Note: We cannot claim funding for learners with a home address (prior to start) in any of the following areas. Course fees may apply.

  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
  • Cornwall Council
  • East Midlands Combined County Authority
  • Greater London Authority
  • Greater Manchester Combined Authority
  • Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
  • North East Mayoral Combined Authority
  • South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
  • Tees Valley Combined Authority
  • West of England Combined Authority
  • West Midlands Combined Authority

 

 

 

 

 

Please email: adults@askham-bryan.ac.uk so we can advise accordingly.

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