Canine Care and Welfare Award Level 2

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LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - 2 May 2025
LEVEL
Level 2 Levels Explained
DURATION
4 days over 4 weeks.
LEARNING AREA
Animal Management & Veterinary Nursing Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Part-time

Course information

This course will be run over 4 days (1 day a week for 4 weeks) and learners will need to build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered. There will be both written and practical elements, and learners may be required to complete some work at home. This course would be suitable for pet owners, as well as those that work within the canine industry and could be funded depending on personal circumstances.

The course requires completion of 2 units:

• Introduction to Canine Behaviour and Training
Learners will understand normal canine behaviour and be able to explain how to prevent welfare and behaviour issues, through daily routines and appropriate force free training.

• Introduction to Canine Health
Learners will have an understanding of how to provide for a dogs basic needs to help prevent common health problems.

PLEASE NOTE: This course may be funded for adult learners, please contact us to find out if you are eligible.

No official requirements.

Portfolio building during course

Various

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.


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Tuition Fees: £86.00
If you are aged 19+, the cost of the course will depend on your circumstances. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section.
Financial support for ages 19+
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Canine Care and Welfare Award Level 2 Level 2 Bicton College Animal, Canine, Dog, Care, Welfare, Shortcourse, Adult
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