Animal and Equine Transition Programme Level 2

Learners interested in the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks. Compulsory topics include: • Maintain animal health and welfare • Animal feeding and accommodation • Animal behaviour and handling • Working in the animal care industry • Health & safety • Work experience (150 hours) Optional units will be selected from the list below by the curriculum team based on employer feedback and skills needs: • Animal nursing • Animal breeds and grooming • The principles of animal biology • British wildlife species, habitats and rehabilitation • Care of exotic animals • Caring for zoo animals • Caring for ornamental aquatics • Kennels and catteries • Caring for horses • Presentation and service for retailing in the land-based sector • Environmental land-based business • Introduction to caring for livestock Learners interested in the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks. Compulsory topics include: • Equine health and welfare • Health & safety • Working in the equine industry • Horse tack and equipment • Routine stable duties • Feeding and watering horses • Horse handling and grooming • Introduction to lungeing • Work experience (150 hours)Optional units will be selected from the list below by the curriculum team based on employer feedback and skills needs:• Equine anatomy and physiology • Horse behaviour • Riding horses on the flat • Riding horses for exercise • Keeping horses at grass • Assisting with the care of competition horses • Assisting with the transportation of horses • Land and environmental business