City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care

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You will study the following units:

Unit 201 – Maintain animal health and welfare
On completion of this unit, you will be able to maintain and promote the health and welfare of a range of animals. You will be able to identify any signs of ill health or impending problems and know how to support and monitor an animals’ recovery.

Unit 202 – Undertake practical animal feeding
During this unit you will learn how to recognise, prepare and select appropriate feeding equipment and foodstuffs needed to keep animals at their optimum nutritional state, including the feeding requirements of animals during different life stages.

Unit 203 – Maintain animal accommodation
This unit looks at the design, construction and maintenance of animal accommodation. On completion you will know how to source accommodation which meets the welfare and safety needs of a range of species, and understand the cleaning and preparation requirements for a variety of animal housing.

Unit 204 – Undertake work related experience
As part of the qualification you will be required to undertake at least 150 hours of work experience in the animal industry; this could be gained through voluntary work or paid employment. This practical experience will increase your confidence and give you the opportunity to apply your new knowledge and skills in the working environment.

Unit 205 – Understand the principles of animal biology
During this unit you will gain an understanding of how the animal body works. You will look at the structure and function of cells and the different body systems. You will also learn how animals are grouped and named and look at the principles of reproduction and heredity.

Unit 206 – Principles and practices of animal behaviour and handling
You will look at the principles of animal behaviour and handling, and how these can be applied in practise. You will be able to identify normal and abnormal behaviour and learn the skills and knowledge to approach animals based on their displayed behaviour to minimise risk and stress.

Unit 210 – Introduction to animal breeds and grooming
At the end of this unit you will gain an understanding of the concepts of animal evolution and domestication, and be able to identify commonly kept breeds of dogs, cats and other pet species. You will also learn how and why we carry out practical small animal grooming.

*It is recommended that learners allows 4-6 hours for study per week, and You should either be employed, or have a voluntary work placement arranged, in a suitable animal care environment for at least 4 hours per week. This could be in, for example, a rescue centre, pet shop which has animals for sale or a boarding kennels/cattery. The placement should have a person who has at least two years of animal care experience.*