There are various pathways you can choose to pursue depending on the type of career you wish to progress into and what your chosen employer can offer. You’ll need to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to complete the apprenticeship, for whichever option you choose.
The pathways that can be chosen are outlined on the tabs here.
This pathway is for those who look after the routine day to day husbandry and care of domestic, agricultural or captive animals. The work is carried out in places such as kennels, catteries, animal welfare centres, farm parks, rehabilitation centres, retail outlets.
This pathway provides the opportunity to pursue a career looking after a range of animals or freshwater and marine life. It provides the skills and knowledge needed to help manage the care of zoo animals and aquaria.
This pathway is for those who groom a range of dog breeds and certain coat types. This is a sought-after apprenticeship that develops the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be fully competent in dog grooming.
This pathway is for those working with a range of animals, from small mammals and birds, to fish and reptiles. It covers animal health and welfare needs, how to assist members of the public, manage stock and understanding of pet care products.
This pathway provides an understanding of animal welfare and legislation, practical experience and the implementation of training programmes, for those interested in animal training roles within the animal care industry.
- Pathways
There are various pathways you can choose to pursue depending on the type of career you wish to progress into and what your chosen employer can offer. You’ll need to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to complete the apprenticeship, for whichever option you choose.
The pathways that can be chosen are outlined on the tabs here.
- Animal Care & Welfare
This pathway is for those who look after the routine day to day husbandry and care of domestic, agricultural or captive animals. The work is carried out in places such as kennels, catteries, animal welfare centres, farm parks, rehabilitation centres, retail outlets.
- Zoos & Wildlife
This pathway provides the opportunity to pursue a career looking after a range of animals or freshwater and marine life. It provides the skills and knowledge needed to help manage the care of zoo animals and aquaria.
- Dog Grooming
This pathway is for those who groom a range of dog breeds and certain coat types. This is a sought-after apprenticeship that develops the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be fully competent in dog grooming.
- Pet Care & Retail
This pathway is for those working with a range of animals, from small mammals and birds, to fish and reptiles. It covers animal health and welfare needs, how to assist members of the public, manage stock and understanding of pet care products.
- Animal Training
This pathway provides an understanding of animal welfare and legislation, practical experience and the implementation of training programmes, for those interested in animal training roles within the animal care industry.
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