Here you’ll find support for teaching and studying BTEC Firsts in Animal Care. Through a combination of practical experience and written assignments, these vocational qualifications provide level 2 learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for a career in the sector.
Units offered include animal behaviour, handling, health and welfare, and the principles and practices of animal establishments.
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Specification
- Qualification type:
- BTEC First
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Animal Care
- Qualification framework:
- See the latest information on accountability measures
- Level:
- Level 2
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 90
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 150
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/8332/6
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Last registration:
-
- 31 December 2021
- Final certification:
-
- 31 December 2023
- Qualification type:
- BTEC First
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Animal Care
- Qualification framework:
- See the latest information on accountability measures
- Level:
- Level 2
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 180
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 300
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/8331/4
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Last registration:
-
- 31 December 2021
- Final certification:
-
- 31 December 2023
- Qualification type:
- BTEC First
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care
- Qualification framework:
- See the latest information on accountability measures
- Level:
- Level 2
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 360
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 600
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/8365/X
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding),
19-23 Level 2 and 3 entitlement (SFA funding),
19+ Local flexibility (SFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Last registration:
-
- 31 December 2021
- Final certification:
-
- 31 December 2023
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