- One or more of these qualifications has expired for new registrations. Please check the last registration date below.
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 1 and level 2 learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for a career in the sector.
Units offered include animal health, animal welfare and principles of animal behaviour.
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Specification
Specification
- Qualification type:
- BTEC First
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Animal Care
- Qualification framework:
- See the latest information on accountability measures
- Level:
- Level 1/2
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 120
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 175
- Qualification number (QN):
- 601/4530/4
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
16-18 (EFA funding),
Pre-16 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK only
- First teaching:
- 2015
- Last registration:
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- 31 December 2026 (England)
- 30 November 2024 (Wales)
- Final certification:
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- 31 December 2028 (England)
- 31 December 2026 (Wales)
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