Diploma
Training Courses
We are proud to be a
City & Guilds approved training centre
for the Diploma in Work-based Animal Care training
courses. We can offer a unique hands-on route
to gaining your qualification working with
all species of British wildlife that we
deal with
here.
The combination of our nationally recognised
qualification and the experience of working
hands-on with wildlife at a world-leading
centre can open
all sorts of career opportunities or routes
into further education that you might not
have thought
open to you previously.
As well as covering the care, health and
husbandry of animals of a variety of species,
the course
also focuses on maintaining a safe working
environment and relationships with colleagues
and visitors.
Making it a complete training programme
that provides an ideal foundation for working
in an animal care environment.
We offer full and part time courses, including
regular weekend and evening shifts, giving
all our students the opportunity to gain
valuable experience with all aspects of
our work.
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16 to 18 years?
If you are between 16 and 18 we can offer a free 8-month training course, working
hands on with wildlife at the world’s leading wildlife hospital,
leading to an Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care, along with Key
Skills qualifications.
Click here for a Student
Application Form.
Course Content
The Apprenticeship consists of: Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care,
Key Skills level 1 and a one day First Aid course.
Course funding
The Apprenticeship is Government funded: Students aged 16 to 18 years will
have their course fees paid and receive travel expenses. They can also apply
for Education Maintenance Allowance.
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications are required for entry to the Apprenticeship course,
although candidates must have enthusiasm, show a commitment to training and
be able to pass entry level 3 Maths and English assessments.
Start Dates
All courses are full time and run throughout the year. As a working hospital
we do not run term time only, so the courses run straight through from when
you start. We are not a residential centre, so you will need to live locally
(or rent locally at your own expense). There are start dates throughout the
year and places are currently available, so apply today!
19+ years
If you are 19 or over then you might like to take up our self-funding options
of full time or part time training courses. If you would like to find out more
about the self-funding options open to you, please call us on 01844 292511
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