Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship

Virtual University Open Day at Duchy College Stoke Climsland – January 2021

30 January 2021, 10:00-12:00

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Virtual University Open Day at Duchy College Rosewarne – January 2021

30 January 2021, 10:00-12:00

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Virtual Courses and Careers Advice Event at Duchy College Stoke Climsland – January 2021

30 January 2021, 10:00-12:00

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Virtual Courses and Careers Advice Event at Duchy College Rosewarne- January 2021

30 January 2021, 10:00-12:00

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University Open Day at Duchy College Stoke Climsland – March 2021

20 March 2021, 10:00-12:00

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Taster day for budding college students

12th October 2020

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Seminar day shines light on animal welfare and zoonotic diseases

5th June 2020

The first Applied Research in Animal and Equine Science Student Seminar day has been held at Duchy College Stoke Climsland.

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Animal Nursing Assistants Certificate

Level 2 • Part-time • Duchy College Rosewarne, Duchy College Stoke Climsland

This one year course will give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to work as an Animal Nursing Assistant in a veterinary practice. During the course you will learn the practical skills and the underpinning knowledge for all aspects of work in an assisting role within a veterinary practice, including animal handling and care of in-patients such as feeding and exercising. It will also include client interaction and administrative duties.

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Animal Care Certificate

Level 2 • Full-time • Duchy College Rosewarne, Duchy College Stoke Climsland

This Level 2 Animal Care course is available both Duchy college campuses, which are each home to a large variety of animals. The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care is about preparing you for any career with animals. Whether going into further study, wanting to become a pet shop assistant, a zoo keeper or work in rescue centres, this course sets you up for a career in the animal industry. Caring for animals can be an extremely fulfilling and rewarding career. From working in kennels and catteries to pet shops, rescue centres or sanctuaries, there is a wide range of careers available on successful completion of your course. With access to animal collections on campus you will gain the practical training you need to pursue a career in this exciting industry. This is a one year course than runs from September to July. It is run over 4 days at college and 1 day at a work experience placement to gain at all important experience. This course uses a balance of theory and practice to help you develop the skills and knowhow to confidently work with animals’ great and small. You will cover a broad range of topics that cater for all animals from small to large mammals, to birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians. You will learn how to maintain animal health and welfare, how to care for feeding and accommodation routines. You will explore animal behaviour and correct handling techniques, along with ensuring Health & Safety is paramount in the Animal and Land based industries. You will learn about how to care for exotics animals and how animals’ biological systems work. You will also get to choose between either Introduction to Caring for Horses or Livestock. You will trial both units before deciding which you would like to develop further. You will study a combination of theory and practical work, and can expect to spend time both at college and in a work experience placement of your choice. You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips to local zoos, wildlife parks and animal sanctuaries. You will need to purchase PPE to wear during your practical sessions. More information about what PPE will be required will be provided upon application.

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Veterinary Nursing Diploma

Level 3 • Work-based • Duchy College Rosewarne, Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Our veterinary nursing teaching areas are designed to simulate a veterinary practice. We have a radiography room, laboratory, kennel area and operating theatre. We have many pieces of equipment that you would expect to find in a veterinary practice such as microscopes, anesthetic machines, operating tables and a large variety of surgical instruments. We also have a range of mannequins, from life-size Labradors to no so life-size ponies and with working farms and equestrian centres you will also have access to animals seen in large animal practices. As a veterinary nurse you will provide support to sick and injured animals who are receiving treatment in a veterinary practice and provide expert nursing care. You will help to educate owners on maintaining the health of their pets and carry out a range of medical treatments under veterinary supervision. Knowing that you have helped nurse animals back to full health is one of the most rewarding careers.

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