Animal Care Level 2

During this course, you will learn:

• The differences between treating and interacting with domestic and wildlife species. 
• The rehabilitation policies and procedures including the need to record the specific location, date and time of collection of wildlife.
• The principles of releasing rehabilitated animals and post-release monitoring
• The basic legal and ethical implications pertaining to wildlife rehabilitation and transport
• Knowledge of legislation and licences specific to wildlife rehabilitation
• Abnormal behaviours in relation to stereotypic and imprinting the principles and procedures in relation to orphan wildlife species hand-rearing legislation and methods for identification of wildlife pre-release and for post-release monitoring

You will be able to:

• Wildlife Rehabilitation Skills statement Assessment method
• Respond to collection requests
• Identify wild animals that are suitable for rehabilitation and release
• Plan and undertake rehabilitation for release into the wild
• Capture and handle healthy and casualty wild animals
• Move and transport wild animals appropriately
• Release and monitor wild animals as appropriate
• Carry out the hand-rearing of wildlife species
• Identify a range of different species (wildlife) or breeds (domestic) in order to understand the behavioural and ecological needs of the animal as well as be aware of the potential risks it may pose

During this course, you will learn:

• The preparation of animals for interaction/handling.
• You will learn to recognise signs which indicate the mental and physical condition of the animal in response to handling/interactions.
• How to accurately assessing animal behaviour and welfare.

You will be able to:

• Know the importance of positive reinforcement to the animal.
• Be able to apply techniques that take into account the animal’s welfare and emotional well-being such as positive reinforcement.
• Monitor, report and record processes relating to animal responses and animal welfare during interaction and handling.

During this course, you will learn:

• An understanding of all the legal requirements relating to the movement and transportation of animals (This will depend on the different animals’ requirements, for example, life stage, internal and external environmental factors, climate control and noise).
• The preparation required for the movement and/or transportation of animals.
• The appropriate equipment and methods to move and transport animals for example barriers, caging and restraint. 
• How to monitor the physical and emotional health and welfare of animals during and after movement and transportation

You will be able to:

• Prepare means of transport appropriate for animals, ensuring serviceability and cleanliness.
• Prepare animals for movement and/or transportation taking into consideration their welfare.
• Use of appropriate equipment and methods to move and transport animals ensuring their safety and security.
• Monitor the physical and emotional health and welfare of animals during and after movement and transportation.
• Identify route and contingency plans.

During this course, you will learn:

• Common medical, behavioural and surgical care requirements.
• The principles of care and related procedures and how to deal with these.
• Clinical parameters of common species seen in a veterinary environment.
• Legislation and limitations in relation to role and responsibilities in a clinical environment.
• Legislation in relation to the dispensing and administering of medication.
• End of life care processes, procedures and support.
• How to deal with emotional customers/clients.

You will be able to:

• Veterinary Care Skills statement Assessment method.
• Dealing with potential and actual emergency situations.
• Carry out pre and post-operative care.
• Carry outpatient monitoring for example anaesthetic monitoring.
• Deliver in-patient care.
• Diagnostic care/tests/X-rays – positioning and exposing.
• The dispensing and administration of medication.
• End of life care for pets and providing support for the owner.

During this course, you will learn:

• The styling needs for a variety of dog breeds
• How to read their range of behaviours, as well as helping you recognise basic health issues.
• To work with both cats and dogs and to use a range of equipment for bathing, drying and grooming to a professional standard.

If choosing this pathway, it will form part of the Foundation Apprenticeship Framework. It will reflect the skills and knowledge needed to be a Dog Groomers assistant. The Level 2 qualification is highly recommended before progressing onto the Level 3 one as you need to learn the basics of practical dog grooming e.g. bathing, grooming, welfare before going onto the styling at level 3.