Animal Welfare Care Assistant Apprentice Love My Hound Ltd
We are a pet grooming service as well as a pet shop. The right applicant will experience entertaining and playing with the animals. Whilst working, the applicant will also be studying towards the Level 2 Animal Welfare Care Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
Closing date: 24 Jun 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£144.30
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Shifts to be confirmed. They must be confident and enthusiastic working with animals. 20% of the Apprentice's employed hours will be spent towards 'off the job training' (time dedicated to study).
Total hours per week: 30.00
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Expected duration
15 months
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Possible start date
25 Jun 2022
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Date posted
25 Jan 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001812942
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Positions
1 available
Duties may include:
- Dog walking
- Feeding animals
- Playing with the animals
Our apprentices will be signed onto an industry recognised qualification (Level 2 – Animal Welfare) working with a leading training provider to achieve their full potential. We have dedicated staff who will provide coaching and mentoring support during your 12-15-month apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Good communication skills
Personal qualities
- Kind and welcoming candidates with a passion towards animals, specifically dogs in this position
- Passionate about animals and would like a career in this industry
- Confident and keen to learn new skills
Desired qualifications
- 5 GCSE's C/4 grade and above or equivalent desired, must include maths, English and science
Future prospects
- A great stepping-stone onto a Level 3 Diploma in Animal Welfare qualification, subject to meeting additional entry requirements
About the employer
LOVE MY HOUND offers luxury dog grooming in our Bromley based salons. You can find us in Beckenham, Hayes and Chatterton Village. We have amazing doggies accessories too.
Employer
Love My Hound Ltd
Address
55
Beckenham Road
Beckenham
BR3 4PR
Training
Training provider
Harriet Ellis Training Solution Limited
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Harriet Ellis Training Solution Limited
Contact
Charlotte Brooks 01708579278 CharlotteB@harrietellis.com
The duration of the course is 15 months, with 12 months online and practical learning time, followed by three months preparation for the EPA (End Point Assessment).
The course covers following subjects:
- Introduction to Animal Care
- Animal Health & Welfare Animal
- Environment & Accommodation
- Handling of Animals
- Animal Feeding
- Animal Grooming
- Functional skills if needed
Apprenticeship standard
Animal care and welfare assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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