Level 1 Animal Care

Bishop Burton College

York Road, Bishop Burton, HU17 8QG

Functional Skill

Level 1

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Bishop Burton College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This is a highly practical course that allows you to develop the core skills needed to work with animals within the animal care industry. You will learn how to care for a wide variety of animals at Bishop Burton College's specialist Animal Management Centre. This course features a range of practical and classroom study and will provide you with the skills needed to continue on to the next level of study or go straight into employment.

Course Details

Help you to develop the core skills needed to work with animals within the animal care industry. Equip you to care for a wide variety of animals. Prepare you for the next level of study or to go straight into employment.

You will learn about:

Being Organised
Developing a Personal Progression Plan
Working with Others
Researching a Topic
Maintain the Health of Animals
Aquatic Environments
Finding out about the land-based Sector
Caring for and Feeding Animals
Moving and Accommodating Animals
Caring for and Keeping Plants Healthy
English and Maths, as required

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will learn through a mixture of theory and practical sessions at Bishop Burton College. One year full-time, normally in college three days a week. You will undertake a supervised work placement with a college tutor.

You will be assessed through a mixture of coursework and practical assessments.

Entry requirements

You will need a full Entry Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, as well as 3 GCSEs at grades 1-2, including Maths and English. A passion for the subject and one satisfactory reference are also required.

Equipment required

Folder with dividers to organise your work and assignments. Stationery including notepad for use in class, pens and pencils. College-branded blue kennel coat. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including steel toe capped footwear (boots, shoes, or wellies)

Your next steps...

You can progress to one of the Level 2 Open Award in Animal Care or Horse Care courses at the college. If you achieve a distinction you may also progress to the BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Animal Care.

Volunteer or work as a Pet Shop Assistant, Kennels Assistant, Catteries Assistant, and many more.

Additional information

https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-1-in-Animal-Care

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