Short Courses

If you are looking for a career within the animal care industry, then this is qualification is aimed at you.

You will gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a competent dog walker.

There are no other recognised qualifications for dog walkers at this level.

This is a 2 day course. 9am – 5pm over both days.

If you are looking for a career within the animal care industry, then this qualification is aimed at you. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a pet sitter. Pet sitting can involve looking after a wide range of animals to include cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, through to exotics, pet pigs, chickens, sheep or goats, for example.

You could also progress to further learning and training in this area.

This is a 3 day course 9am - 4pm. 

Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Animal Health, Husbandry and Handling (Exotic Pets - Reptiles)

If you are looking for a career within the animal care industry, then this is qualification is aimed at you. Working with animals is extremely rewarding, but it can require long hours, with dedication and enthusiasm for the role.

This qualification is suitable if you are 16 years old or over. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working with animals.

There are lots of opportunities, such as working in a kennel or cattery, for an animal welfare charity or shelter, in a retail environment, such as a pet store, or an animal training establishment.

You could also progress to further learning and training in this area.

This course is over 2 days, 9am - 5pm.

If you are looking for a career within the animal care industry, then this is qualification is aimed at you. Working with animals is extremely rewarding, but it can require long hours, with dedication and enthusiasm for the role.

This qualification is suitable if you are 16 years old or over.

You will gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working with animals. There are lots of opportunities, such as working in a kennel or cattery, for an animal welfare charity or shelter, in a retail environment, such as a pet store, or an animal training establishment.

You could also progress to further learning and training in this area.

This course is over 2 days, 9am - 5pm.

Correct feeding and nutrition is paramount to animal health and husbandry. This qualification provides you with the opportunity to learn about current and modern techniques, the practical feeding and nutritional requirements of animals.

You will gain the skills and knowledge that are important for working with animals, with particular emphasis on feeding and nutrition. There are lots of opportunities, such as working in an animal care environment (eg. kennel, cattery) or in retail environment such as a pet shop or store. You could also progress to further learning and training in this area.

This course is over 3 days. 9am - 4pm.

Correct feeding and nutrition is paramount to animal health and husbandry.

This qualification provides you with the opportunity to learn about current and modern techniques, the practical feeding and nutritional requirements of animals.

You will gain the skills and knowledge that are important for working with animals, with particular emphasis on feeding and nutrition. There are lots of opportunities, such as working in an animal care environment (eg. kennel, cattery) or in retail environment such as a pet shop or store. You could also progress to further learning and training in this area.

This course is over 3 days. 9am - 4pm

10am - 4pm

This program will give attendees an introduction to small animal husbandry, handling, and health. It is for individuals who are seeking to gain more knowledge as a small animal pet owner, focusing on rodents and rabbits. These skills will also give you experience and confidence when working in an environment which holds animals such as Rescue Centres, Pet Shops, Zoos, and Charities.

Entry requirements - Attendees do not require any qualifications. Just a keen interest in animals.

You must be 16 years old and above.

Please wear appropriate footwear - preferably nonslip, closed-toe, waterproof/ water-resistant.

This program does not provide a formal qualification. A certificate of attendance will be given when the program is finished.