Employer Courses

Animal Care Apprenticeship - 2012:13

Location:  Merrist Wood College Course Code:  OD02WP0A002P Year:  2012:13 Start Date:  September 2012 Duration:  1 Year Attendance:  Workbased and one day a week at College FT/PT:  Part-Time      Level:  2 Tuition Fees:  £0 Exam Fees:  £0

Please note, fees are based on academic year 2011-12 and are intended as a guide only. We will update this information for 2012-13 as soon as we have it according to government funding and guidelines.

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Why Study Here 
Merrist Wood College which has excellent training resources, including a small mammal collection, a reptile house, birds of prey, dog grooming, our own reindeer, a range of farm animals etc. The College also has close links with many key figures within the animal care industry. Further learning resources include the library's extensive collection of books, magazines and periodicals.

Suitable For 
Anyone interested in the care of small animals.

Application Method 
Application followed by individual interview

Entry Requirements 
You should be working in the industry and interested in developing your skills. Good GCSEs are an advantage.

Delivery Method 
Training is delivered in the workplace and an assessor will monitor your progress and conduct assessments in the workplace.

Progression 
Merrist Wood College offers a range of animal management courses, up to Foundation Degrees and Degrees in Animal Management or Animal Behaviour and Welfare.