If you ask anyone why they want to study animals, the chances are that it is because they love them and want to work with them! If this is you, then this course could be the ideal first step into your career in the animal care industry. Our specially designed animal husbandry school is set in the beautiful grounds of Bicton, boasting an impressive collection of animals, with over 150 different species. This course gives you experience and confidence with working with a range of domestic and exotic species, you will get to study and work alongside an array of animals from lemurs and coatis to llamas and snakes. Health checking, nutrition, preparing accommodation, and even dissections are just some of the essential skills you will learn as you progress through this one-year course. As a level 2 Course, it is ideal should your GCSE results not be what you expected, or if you prefer a course with a mixture of assignments, and practical and exam-based assessments. This is also the best option for progressing onto the level 3 course. You will be learning from our experienced lecturers and technical staff, who have worked in the industry before and can pass on the skills to help you pursue your career in the animal care industry. This one-year course will provide you with the essential knowledge and experience of working with and caring for a range of animals, including looking at the health and husbandry of a range of species, health checking, control and restraint of animals, feeding requirements, and putting these into practice during synoptic assessments. You will study units including biology, where you will explore the animal kingdoms and the internal structure of animals. Breeds and grooming explore the canine and feline breed groups, and care exotics provide you with the essentials in looking after exotic species such as bearded dragons.