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Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

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Information about Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

Looking after the routine day to day care of domestic and/or wild animals.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Apprenticeship category (sector)
Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Qualification level
2
Equal to GCSE
Course duration
12 months
Funding
£5,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • kennel/cattery assistant
  • animal technician
  • animal welfare assistant
  • animal day care assistant
  • animal collection officer
  • wildlife rehabilitation assistant
  • zoo keeper assistant
  • pet retail assistant
  • animal handler
  • veterinary care assistant
  • farm park assistant

View more information about Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.