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Animal Care
Whilst completing an Animal Care course, you will learn through practical lessons and in classroom based theoretical sessions. All courses involve working with a variety of animals from exotics such as lizards to rare breeds like Hill Radnor Sheep. Courses will help you to find a job working with animals and the Level 3 course will enable you to progress to university. Animal Care courses are offered at Llysfasi and Northop College.
Career Paths
Zoo Keeper, Conservationist, Veterinary Nurse, Education Officer or Lecturer, Animal Welfare Worker, Dog Handler, Lecturer/Assessor, Vocational Route to Higher Education.
Courses
| Title | Length | Where? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry to Land-based Industries | 1 yr | Llysfasi College or Northop College |  |
| Level 1 Diploma in Animal Care | 1 yr | Llysfasi College or Northop College |  |
| Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care | 1 yr | Llysfasi College or Northop College | |
| Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Animal Management | 2 yrs | Llysfasi College or Northop College | |
More information?
Telephone Student Services on 01244 834511 or send us an online message.
Apply now!
Text
Text APPDC with your name and address to 88020 to receive an application form in the post.
(Texts are charged at your normal network rate).
Post
Download the application form, print it, complete it and then post it to the Admissions Co-ordinator at Deeside College.
Where are they now?
Name: Josie Oldfield
Course: Animal Care
Where are they now?: Veterinary Nurse Trainee, Village Vets Practice, Buckley
"I am now in the final year of my Veterinary Nurse training, which means that I will soon be fully qualified. My job involves the general nursing of all animals that come into the practice, assisting the vets in surgery and providing a call out service.
I really loved college. One of the biggest positives for me was how friendly and approachable all of the tutors were. This really helped me to get the most out of the course. I think going to college definitely prepares you for work and going onto further work-based training."
Did you know?
The new £1.8m state-of the-art Animal Care Unit has a breeding pair of Common Marmoset monkeys.
View the BBC video report of the opening of the Small Animals Unit. Click here →
