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Animal Nursing Assistants Certificate 16-19 Adult
Location and start date
Duchy College Rosewarne - 8 September 2025Duration
1 YearAttendance
Part-timeCourse information
This one-year course will give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to work as an Animal Nursing Assistant in a veterinary practice. It is excellent preparation for our Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Diploma.
During the course you will learn the practical skills and the underpinning knowledge for all aspects of work in an assisting role within a veterinary practice, including animal handling and care of in-patients such as feeding and exercising. It will also include client interaction and administrative duties.
If you are between 16 and 18-years-old you will be attending the college two days a week, unless you need to study maths or English GCSEs, when you will be required to attend an extra day a week.
You will need a minimum of one day a week voluntary placement in a veterinary practice, making three days in all for your study programme.
If you are 19 and over, you would be required to attend the college one day a week and a veterinary placement a minimum of one day a week.
During this one-year course you will learn the practical skills and the underpinning knowledge for all aspects of work in an assisting role within a veterinary practice including animal handling and care, assisting with care and administrative duties in the veterinary environment. You will also undertake at least one day a week industry placement in a veterinary practice.
Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers
• Three or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification.
Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and, where relevant, progress in maths and/or English.
Please note: Some of our courses may have extra entry requirements or need a bit more information, like evidence or experience. Don't worry—we’ll guide you through everything when you apply!
• Three or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification.
Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and, where relevant, progress in maths and/or English.
Please note: Some of our courses may have extra entry requirements or need a bit more information, like evidence or experience. Don't worry—we’ll guide you through everything when you apply!
As part of your course, you will be required to carry out Industry Placement.
Continue your studies with our Veterinary Nursing Diploma Level 3 or go into employment. This course is a helpful step into a career as a veterinary nurse.
Examples of careers in this industry:
Animal Care Assistant
Veterinary nurse
Pet nutritionist
Pet behaviourist
Veterinary physiotherapist
Pharmaceutical representative
Examples of careers in this industry:
Animal Care Assistant
Veterinary nurse
Pet nutritionist
Pet behaviourist
Veterinary physiotherapist
Pharmaceutical representative
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| Course type: | 16-19 Adult |
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| 16-18 Tuition fees: £0
If you’re aged 16-18 when you begin your course, you will usually be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support section. Financial support for School Leavers Tuition Fees: £1088.00
If you are aged 19 or over, financial support may be available depending on your circumstances and the specific course. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section. Financial support for ages 19+ |
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Course Code 10121-DRW-25
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