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About the course
If you’re passionate about working with animals and want a broad introduction to the animal care industry, this Level 2 diploma is the ideal next step. Designed to give you a wide foundation of knowledge and practical experience, you’ll explore everything from animal health and welfare to behaviour and work experience, while also strengthening your English and maths to support your future progression into higher study, apprenticeships, or employment..
You will study animal health and welfare, biology, animal feeding and accommodation, animal behaviour and animal-related work experience. You will undertake practical sessions in our purpose-built Animal Education Centre and develop important technical skills for working in the animal industry. Alongside your core qualification you will also be able to study English or maths at either GCSE or Functional Skills level in order to facilitate your next steps.
Maths & English
A key requirement for future progression and employment is a good understanding and application of knowledge and skills in both English and maths.
Learners who are enrolled on this course will also, as part of their overall programme of study, be enrolled on GCSE English and Maths in order to progress towards gaining GCSE grade 4 in both subjects.
Employability
We aim to provide you with the skills required to be able to progress into further study and training or employment upon completion of your programme of study.
Key attributes required by employers are that individuals be enthusiastic, motivated, presentable (in some instances in company uniform), organised, articulate, able to think 'outside the box', business-like and enterprising, and that they have a 'can-do' attitude.
We work on all these areas throughout the duration of your programme of study, and your tutor(s) will provide feedback on progress made, as well as areas for development.
What do I need to join
As well as having a keen interest in the natural world and animal management, you will need to possess a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including science, English and maths. The study programmes affords you the opportunity to resit one GCSE only and you must therefore have a grade 4 or above for either maths or English.
Learners will need to be committed, punctual and demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning and taking on new ideas and skills.
What can I do next
Learners who successfully complete their Programme would be eligible to progress onto further study, an Apprenticeship, further training, or employment.
Careers advice and guidance will be available throughout your time at SGS from our experienced team of Careers Advisors and Work Coaches.
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Course information last updated: Thursday 25th September 2025 @ 6.20AM