EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care
Qualification summary
The BTEC First Certificate and BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care have been developed to focus on:
• the education and training for those employed in a variety of types of work, such as in: animal welfare and rescue centres, pet shops, zoos and farm parks, veterinary centres, kennels and catteries and grooming parlours
• providing opportunities for learners to gain a nationally recognised Level 2 animal care qualification to enter employment or progress to further education or training such as the BTEC National Diploma in Animal Management or a similar related subject area
• developing the knowledge, understanding and skills required at this level in the animal care industry
• the role of the animal carer and the opportunities available within the animal care industry locally and nationally
• providing opportunities for learners to focus on the development of the major key skills and the wider key skills in a science and technological context, such as improving own performance, working with others and problem solving
• providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care permits the achievement of learner to progress:
• to NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a related sector
• to a Level 2 or 3 Diploma (Environmental and Land Based Studies)
• to a specialist qualification.
• to the workplace in a suitable role under supervision.
Animal Technician
Assistance Dog Trainer
Dog Groomer
Pet Shop Assistant
Zoo Keeper
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03 Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
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03.3
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
The qualification is assessed through internally set assignments and externally verified through National Standard Sampling. In addition centres go through an ongoing Centre Risk Assessment process to ensure the quality of provision and internal verification systems and practices.
The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care consists of 3 mandatory unit plus 3 units from a list of 11 optional units.