Animal Care Apprenticeship NVQ

Overview:

The animal care program is offered as an NVQ at levels 1, 2 and 3. It involves time spent at LITE for academic training every other week for the duration of the course. It also involves production of a portfolio in a suitable work placement (e.g. vets, pet shop, breeding/boarding kennels, catteries etc...). Progress is assessed in the workplace and there is no need for formal examinations to achieve this qualification.

NVQ Level 1 Animal Care

Key Skills Level 1 - Communication
Key Skills Level 1 - Application of Number
Key Skills Level 1 - Working with others
Key Skills Level 1 - Improving own Learning and Performance

NVQ Level 2 Animal Care Apprenticeship

Key Skills Level 1 - Communication
Key Skills Level 1 - Application of Number
Key Skills Level 1 - Working with others
Key Skills Level 1 - Improving own Learning and Performance

NVQ Level 3 Animal Care Advanced Apprenticeship

Key Skills Level 2 - Communication
Key Skills Level 2 - Application of Number
Key Skills Level 2 - Working with others
Key Skills Level 2 - Improving own Learning and Performance
Key Skills Level 2 - Problem Solving
Key Skills Level 1 - IT Technical certificate

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements for these programs, each candidate is considered individually.