Apprenticeship training course

Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

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

Qualification level: 2
Equivalent to GCSE.
Typical duration: 12 months
Apprenticeship category: Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Maximum funding: £5,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as: animal collection officer

animal day care assistant

animal handler

animal technician

animal welfare assistant

farm park assistant

kennel/cattery assistant

pet retail assistant

veterinary care assistant

wildlife rehabilitation assistant

zoo keeper assistant

Full information on Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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