As an apprentice, you could find yourself working in many settings and with a range of different animals. You could be grooming dogs; looking after animals in a pet shop, kennel or cattery; assisting the breeding of pedigree animals; training guide dogs; or even taking care of exotic animals in a zoo or wildlife park. Your Apprenticeship will vary depending on your employer, but you could learn about health checking; basic animal training; transporting animals; feeding, watering and exercising animals; advising customers and owners; or maintaining a clean and safe working environment. You will work towards either an NVQ Level 3 in Animal Care, Key Skills in Application of Number and Communication together with a Technical Certificate (the knowledge based element). Employment Rights and Responsibilities training is also a requirement; covered either by induction or embedded within the Technical Certificate or the NVQ.
Name: Advanced Apprenticeship in Animal Care Qualification title: Advanced Apprenticeship in Animal Care Qualification type: Apprenticeship Assessment You will learn through a mix of work-related activities and independent study and research. Assessment is on a continuous basis with a number of assessments in each module. Assessments take a variety of forms, such as written reports, witness statements and practical records. Awarding - Created 20140305 04:36:41 Updated 20140305 04:36:41
It is expected that the attendance pattern would be a combination of mainly workplace completion. The attendance pattern will be confirmed at induction. The duration of the programme would range between 12 and 24 months depending on the level undertaken. Equipment required It is expected that the attendance pattern would be a combination of mainly workplace completion. The attendance pattern will be confirmed at induction. The duration of the programme would range between 12 and 24 months depending on the level undertaken.
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