Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in the animal care and management sector. During the two-year programme, you will learn the core knowledge and skills needed for entry to a range of animal care and management occupations including zookeeper, animal care worker, assistance dog trainer, dog handler and animal technician. The course includes as a minimum, working with an employer on an industry placement.
Why Choose Easton College?
Gain hands-on experience
Work with a variety of animals in our Animal Management Centre.
Thriving life sciences industry
The East of England has a thriving life sciences industry with over 3,000 people working in over 200 companies in the industry .
Excellent career opportunities
Courses offer routes into a variety of exciting careers working for a wide range of organisations including international charities, zoological societies, conservation organisations and veterinary practices.
Entry Requirements
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include English, maths and science.
- Completion of a taster day
How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment is varied and will include externally set exams, course work and employer set projects.
Fees
This course is designed for students aged 16-18 and no fee is payable if the student meets the age and residency criteria.
Where Next?
Why Choose Easton College?
Gain hands-on experience
Work with a variety of animals in our Animal Management Centre.
Thriving life sciences industry
The East of England has a thriving life sciences industry with over 3,000 people working in over 200 companies in the industry .
Excellent career opportunities
Courses offer routes into a variety of exciting careers working for a wide range of organisations including international charities, zoological societies, conservation organisations and veterinary practices.
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