Learners with specialised skills are in high demand in today’s job market. This is especially true in the animal care industry, which is experiencing growth due to increased pet ownership. This provides an opportunity for centres to attract learners and provide career progression routes in an in-demand sector. By offering Skills and Education Group Awards’ suite of animal care qualifications, centres and training providers can provide learners with the knowledge and expertise needed for a rewarding career working with animals.

The Benefits of a Career Working with Animals

A career working with animals offers a number of unique benefits. Here are just a few:

• Making a Difference: Animal care professionals play a vital role in the well-being of animals. By choosing a career in animal care, learners can make a positive impact on the lives of animals in need.
• Variety and Challenge: The animal care industry offers a wide range of job opportunities, each with its own unique set of challenges and rewards. Animal care professionals can work in a variety of settings, such as veterinary clinics, animal shelters, zoos, and wildlife rehabilitation centres.
• Personal Growth: Working with animals can be a highly rewarding experience. It can provide opportunities for personal growth, develop compassion, and foster a deep connection with the natural world.

Why Offer Animal Care Qualifications?

Skills and Education Group Awards’ qualifications provide a clear pathway for learning and career progression. Learners can start with a foundation qualification, such as the Level 2 Certificate in Animal Care, and then progress to more advanced qualifications, such as the Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management. This structured approach allows learners to gradually develop their skills and knowledge while also allowing them to specialise in a particular area of animal care. Animal care qualifications provide significant benefits to centres and training providers:

• Meeting Industry Demand: The animal care industry is growing globally, with a wide range of job opportunities available. As a centre or training provider with Skills and Education Group Awards, you can help meet this demand and prepare learners for successful and rewarding careers by providing the qualifications they need.
• Equipping Learners for Success: Skills and Education Group Awards’ qualifications provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of animal care and welfare. This knowledge base will prepare them for roles in veterinary nursing, animal grooming, animal behaviour, hydrotherapy, and zoo and wildlife organisations.
• Enhancing Employability: Learners with animal care qualifications will be highly attractive to potential employers. The qualifications demonstrate a commitment to animal welfare and a strong foundation in animal care practices.
• Flexible Learning Options: Skills and Education Group Awards offers a variety of qualifications that can be delivered through a range of learning methods, including online learning, part-time courses, and full-time programs. This flexibility allows centre and trainers to cater to the needs of a diverse learner population.

Animal Care and Qualification Options

We offer various animal care qualifications, from entry-level to the Level 6 Diploma in Applied Canine Behaviour Management. Some popular options include:

Level 3 Award in Small Animal First Aid *

Hydrotherapy

Our hydrotherapy qualifications are aimed at those who wish to build on existing knowledge and skills to understand the benefits and application of hydrotherapy.

Level 2 Certificate for Equine Hydrotherapy Assistants

Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy *

Level 3 Award in Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals

Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals

Level 4 Diploma in Canine Hydrotherapy

Nutrition

Level 3 Certificate in Canine Nutrition

Veterinary Qualifications

Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants

Level 3 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists

Zoo Keeping

Our Level 3 Diploma in Zookeeping has been designed to provide learners with the knowledge required to begin a career in zookeeping or to provide a formal qualification to those already working as Zookeepers.

Level 3 Diploma in Zookeeping

Ready to make a difference to your learners?

Are you looking to expand your course offerings?

In addition to the above qualifications, you can view our animal care qualifications here.

If you’re interested in delivering any of these qualifications, visit our Become a Centre page to get started or contact our Relationship Managers.

* Important Information

We have taken the First Aid Unit, which is included within the Hydrotherapy qualification, and added it to a standalone qualification to form the Level 3 Award in Small Animal First Aid. This means that all learners who have achieved the First Aid Unit within the Hydrotherapy qualification can claim a certificate for Level 3 Award in Small Animal First Aid, with the unit being claimed through RPL (record of prior learning), with no further learning or moderation required to take place.