construction & landbased - Leeds City College

animal careintermediate apprenticeshipduration: 2 yearslocation: hcAbout the courseThe course is delivered in the workplace. Eachapprentice will be seen at least once every four weeks.You will be observed completing a range of animalcare tasks. These tasks are underpinned by a seriesof knowledge questions related to the task you havecompleted. When your assessor feels you are ready youwill be assessed completing animal care tasks in yourworkplace. The programme starts whenever you areready.Over the duration of the course you will developpractical and theory knowledge in a range of subjectsspecific to animal care. It is a work-related, competencebasedqualification. It reflects the skills and knowledgeneeded to do a job effectively and shows that a learneris competent in the area of work the qualificationrepresents. The different routes available within thisqualification include Animal Care 0067 -21 to 25 Level 2Work-based. Animal Care and Welfare and Zoos/wildlifeestablishments pending.The Apprenticeship framework comprises of:• City & Guilds Work Based Diploma in Animal Care.• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) WorkBook.• Level One - Wider Key Skills Improving Own Learningand Performance.• Level One - Wider Key Skills Working with others.The Intermediate work based qualification is made upof Mandatory units and optional units . Work-basedDiploma in Animal Care level 2 mandatory units:• Make sure your actions reduce risks to health andsafety.• Maintain and develop personal performance.• Establish and maintain effective working relationshipwith others.Apprentices are employed from the word go and receivea wage and support from a company that is committedto their development.Training takes place at work and at college. Apprenticescan expect:• Excellent training at one of the best vocationalcolleges• A wage and supportive employer• Real experience and understanding of the industrythey are working in• The opportunity to go on to university recognisedindustry-standard qualificationsThis will be assessed entirely in the workplace, anassessor from College will visit you once a month to settasks and observationsEntry requirementsThere are no formal entry requirements but GCSE gradeC and above or equivalent in Maths & English would bean advantage.If you don’t have GCSE grade C or above or equivalentin English and Maths you will be supported in gaininga relevant qualification alongside your studies.Employment in animal care will also be considered.future opportunitiesAdvanced Apprenticeship.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 57