Petroc Prospectus | ANIMAL CARE ANIMAL CARE
On our Animal Care programmes you’ll study with like-minded people, who care as much about animal welfare as you do.
Our Animal Centre is home to a wide variety of animals, including rabbits, tortoises and guinea pigs. We also make the most of our beautiful surroundings here in North Devon, and take learning outside the classroom whenever possible.
LEVEL 1
LAND BASED STUDIES - ANIMAL FTB132 A great introduction to the essentials of animal care which can lead to a Level 2 qualification in animal management.
LEVEL 2 ANIMAL CARE
FTB043
Develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that you'll need to achieve a rewarding career in animal care. LEVEL 3
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT FTB044 Gain excellent academic and practical preparation to help you move into animal-based working environment. LEVEL 1
GO FURTHER... ZOOLOGIST VETERINARY NURSE
ANIMAL CENTRE MANAGER ANIMAL TECHNICIAN
WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONIST
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Our on-site Animal Centre houses a tropical room, rodent room, guinea pig and rabbit room and an aviary as well as an outside enclosure for goats – giving our students plenty of hands-on experience with a range of animals. These great facilities, as well as our Blue Cross cat rehoming centre and dog grooming studio will give you the insight you need to help you choose your future career path.
Our progression routes have helped previous students gain dream jobs as vet nurses, animal centre managers and even wildlife conservationists. You could also undertake our Foundation Degree in Animal Conservation.
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of households have pets¹ 78,000
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
animal care employees in the UK²
£20,365 1 Pay Scale 2 44 PMFA 3 Lantra
Progress to our university-level qualifications...
LEVEL 4
average salary for an Animal Shelter Manager³
LEVEL 5
"I have enjoyed the trips throughout the course, especially attending Paignton Zoo when we spent time looking at the animal enclosures and their different enrichment ideas. Next year, I am looking forward to doing the Level 3 course and maybe working in a zoo." Tanika, Animal Care student
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