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Animal Care
School Leaver / 16 - 18 yr Old Vocational CoursesIf you are looking to start a career in the animal care industry, then the Diploma in Animal Care course is the course for you! After this course you could either progress into employment, onto an Apprenticeship, or further your studies by taking other qualifications at Level 2.
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Mandatory units:
There are also optional units that vary based on choice of campus. These are:
Cambridge:
Wisbech:
You will need:
Or:
1 year
02/09/2024
Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.
The College of West Anglia offers many opportunities to continue studying from entry level through to degrees at University Centre West Anglia. Some of the courses available for those who have successfully completed this course include:
Depending on grades from level 2 diploma you may be able to progress directly onto a level 3 qualification.
Age | Cost |
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16-18 | Free* |
19+ | £900 |
* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.
Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.
Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.
Information on Fees and Financial Help
Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.
If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care.
Students aged 16 to 18 who do not already have GCSE qualifications in English and/or maths at grades 4 - 9 will take qualifications in English and/or maths as part of their vocational study programme - this is a government requirement.
This programme is assessed via assignments and practical assessments continuously throughout the year.
Starting 02/09/2024
Cambridge
Full-Time
Duration 1 year
Starting 02/09/2024
Wisbech
Full-Time
Duration 1 year
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