C&G Animal Care - Level 2
City & Guilds Level 2 Animal Care Diploma
This qualification is aimed at students who wish to work in the animal care industry or progress to further learning and/or training in this sector. This qualification builds a foundation of knowledge and the chance to practice skills used within the animal care industry. Students may progress to Level 3 qualifications in Animal Management. Alternatively, students could progress into employment or an apprenticeship. This qualification has been developed in collaboration with employers, sector experts, colleges and training providers.
Subject requirements:
Minimum of 4 subjects with an average GCSE score of 4 (including English and Maths or English and Science)
Teacher contact: Miss E Blakey
Course Content
The following units are compulsory:
- 201 Maintain Animal Health and Welfare
- 202 Undertake Practical Animal Feeding
- 203 Animal accommodation
- 204 Work-related experience in land-based industries
Students follow these optional units depending on whether they are double, single, or triple students:
- 207 Contribute to the Nursing of Animals
- 205 Understand the Basic Principles of Animal Biology
- 217 Introduction for Caring for Farm Livestock
Assessment Criteria
To gain this qualification, students will complete the following assessments:
- Internally marked written assignments and practical assessments for each unit.
- A work experience portfolio
Delivery of this qualification is subject to confirmation of central funding.
Exam Board: City & Guilds
Are you interested in:
- A career with animals?
- Improving your animal knowledge?
- Building your scientific thinking?
- Working in practical ways?
- Understanding more about farming and husbandry?
- Further Science courses
- Studying Level 3 Animal Management
Leading to a career in:
- Employment in the land-based sector
- Animal Management-based apprenticeships
- Apprenticeships in farming
Click below to learn about Animal Care and Management courses from a student perspective.