Course Overview

If you love animals and would like a career in an animal-based industry, this course gives you the skills and knowledge needed to progress.

The course covers units from animal care and horse care pathways.

Topics may include:

  • Small animal care
  • Horse care
  • The natural and captive world
  • Personal and social development
  • Employability skills including health and safety

Assessment Methods

The course involves classroom-based and practical work, with hands-on experience in a variety of animal-based industries, as well as course related visits and work experience. Assessment is based on a portfolio of evidence showing your progress.

Progression Options

The course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to move into employment at a junior level or progress to a Level 2 qualification.

Course Summary

Course Title Animal and Horse Care BTC Certificate Level 1
Entry Requirements

You need GCSEs in the 3 to 1 range or other equivalent qualifications. A genuine interest in the animal-based industries and a willingness to learn are vital. You will be invited to attend an interview to assess your suitability for the course.

Attendance Requirements Four full days in College and you are expected are to achieve at least 90% attendance by the end of the course.
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Spotlight

It's a very hands-on course and you work with a variety to animals. All the staff are really helpful and the practical aspect of the qualification reinforces what we learn about welfare, housing, laws, animal care and training.

Niall Sweeney

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