Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprentice R S P C A BLACKPOOL
RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs in Stalmine, Poulton Le Fylde are looking to recruit an Animal Care Apprentice to assist in the day-to-day running of their busy animal rescue centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in animals.
Closing date: today
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£7,800.00
You will be paid £5.00 per hour on a monthly basis.
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Working week
Four shifts per week including every other weekend. Days & shifts are to be confirmed & can be discussed at interview. 8.30am – 5pm = 30 hours per week
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
06 Sep 2022
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Date posted
21 Jul 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000067759
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Working directly with the animals, if over 18 years old this will include the dogs, (These are on a traffic light system and apprentices will only work with the ones marked green).
- Cleaning
- Socialising with the animals
- Grooming & bathing
- Assisting with health checks
- Feeding as per laid down weight charts
- Following vets advice
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Training will be provided by Myerscough College towards the Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, through a Work-based blended delivery programme consisting predominantly of on-site training and assessment within the.
Individuals will need to achieve the core skills, knowledge & behaviours & choose one occupational option relating to their job role.
The end point assessment will contain 2 components:
1. Practical Assessment (weighting 50%); an observation of the apprentice completing one practical assessment consisting of two tasks of practical skill in which the Apprentices will demonstrate their Skills, Behaviours and underlying Knowledge, as required by the Standard.
2. Professional Discussion (weighting 50%); this will take the form of a professional discussion and portfolio review that will cover all areas of underpinning and applied Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.
There will be 2 levels of achievement: Pass & Distinction
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
At the end of the course an option to continue with further courses.
If a position is available on completion you would be considered
Openings within the society network.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
R S P C A BLACKPOOL
https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/blackpool-and-north-lancs-branch
Address
LONGVIEW ANIMAL CENTRE
OLD TOMS LANE
STALMINE
FY6 0JR
Training
Training provider
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Contact
Marcus Henderson
01995 642390
Apprenticeship standard
Animal care and welfare assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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