Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants

You will need 4 GCSE's at grade 4-9, including Maths and English.

Teaching will take place within the Veterinary Nursing department, by registered veterinary nurses and you will be taught using a range of teaching techniques including a hands-on, practical approach wherever possible.

Our Veterinary Nursing department at Kirkley Hall Campus has an outstanding range of equipment, designed to replicate a veterinary environment as well as classrooms to support theory.

Your progress will be assessed at the end of each unit and will include short-answer questions and observations, as well as one on-line multiple-choice exam. Assessments will be varied to allow all your skills to be utilised.

To comply with government guidelines, students under the age of 19 years will also be required to attend Level 2 Dog Grooming.

This is an additional qualification to the Level 2 for Animal Nursing Assistants and will be embedded into the timetable.

English and Maths are important life skills that will help you to achieve your best in your studies and progress to your dream career.

If you are under 19 years and have not already achieved grade 9-4 in GCSE Maths and/ or English at school, we will support you to improve your skills.

As part of the course, students will need to secure 60 hours in placement, ideally in a small animal/mixed veterinary practice – this can be voluntary (unpaid).

Health and safety checks will be completed via the college and support from the skills coaches will be available.

The veterinary practice does not need to be an RCVS Training Practice.

This ensures you gain outstanding learning experience with us and are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to progress to a career in the veterinary industry.

You will also be given the opportunity to attend 3 hours per week in the college zoo, this will be embedded into the timetable.

We have several links to industry to ensure you gain outstanding learning experience with us and are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to progress to a career in industry.

The course runs for 3 days per week over one academic year and is classed as full-time education for under 19-year-olds.

The adult course for students >19 years, runs over the academic year for 1 day per week.

Timetables will be issued at the start of the term.

Skills & Education Group (SEG)

The course runs for 3 days per week over one academic year and is classed as full-time education for under 19-year-olds.

The adult course for students >19 years, runs over the academic year for 1 day per week.

Timetables will be issued at the start of the term.

This Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants is aimed at school leavers looking to pursue a career in the veterinary industry or those currently working in practice who wish to expand their knowledge and practical skills.

We offer a full-time course for students aged 16-19 years.

We also offer a part-time course (one day per week) for adults >19 years.

Learners will complete this qualification with a concrete understanding of the following:

How to deliver basic treatments to animals, including cleaning and hygiene procedures, basic health care treatments, and other routine procedures

How to maintain animal accommodation, including providing feed and water to animals

The principles of infection control

Introduction to animal anatomy and physiology

Optional units include Handling and restraint of animals; Provide opportunities for animals to exercise; Companion animal parasitology and zoonosis.

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The qualification is held in high regard in veterinary practices. It develops practical skills in animal care and management, while offering additional opportunities to hone customer service skills in a retail environment.