Summary
As an animal welfare apprentice, you will provide assistance and support with the day-to-day care of animals. Following a comprehensive induction process and carefully tailored training program, you will acquire comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of animal care and animal husbandry in a range of different species.
Wage
£23,810 a year
Training course
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 11 August 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
3
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Clean and disinfect animal cages, animal rooms, hallways and non-animal rooms, as well as feeders, water bottles, and other supplies as needed
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and in particular those relating to Animal Welfare, GLP and Health & Safety
* Collect data - manually or by appropriate computer software
* Handle animals humanely and appropriately for the species
* Animal behaviour and how it impacts their care and welfare
* Exercise and socialise animals relevant to the species
* Provide animals with food, water, toys, housing, etc. according to company standards
* Work both individually and as part of a team
* Work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that is undertaken
* Work safely in the Animal House, maintaining excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment and risk management systems
Where you’ll work
Barric Lane
Occold
Eye
IP23 7PX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Your training course
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* You'll undertake an Apprenticeship in Animal Welfare over the course of 18 months
* You will study for a Level 2 Apprenticeship, and Functional Skills in English and maths if required
* The learning is remote and is one day a week
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* N/A (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Logical
* Team working