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Tech Dip Animal Care L2

MidKent College

Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 07 September 2026
Starts at the start of the academicyear
MidKent College Medway Campus
1 Year(s)
Full time

Application Instructions

Applications Open - Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Apply through KentChoices

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

Course Summary

Interested in the care and welfare of animals and want to increase the depth of your knowledge in this field? Then you've come to the right place. This level 2 programme is designed to produce a competent animal care employee by teaching basic handling skills and developing your understanding of the biology and health of certain species. You could be studying units including Animal Biology, Animal Health and Animal Welfare. Your skills could then be developed by progressing to the level 3 qualification. All our lecturers are well qualified and experienced animal carers, and will teach you the best way to look after a wide range of creatures including lizards, snakes, rabbits, spiders and lots more.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including English or maths at grade D/3 or above.

Your next steps...

Successful completion of the course may be enough to secure employment in the animal care industry. However, many students choose to boost their job prospects even further by progressing onto the level 3 Diploma and then university.

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