Apprentice Animal Technical Apprentice PETWISE OTLEY LTD

To undertake animal care duties on a day to day basis, providing high standards of animal health and welfare. To assist in the day to day running of the pet shop, including serving customers, replenishing and ordering stock and cleaning duties.

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Closing date: 19 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,268.00

    Salary will vary depending on hours worked. Up to 40 hours available (£11024.00)

  • Working week

    Shifts to be confirmed. Weekend work will be required.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    20 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000199889

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Check feeding, watering all shop animals and boarding
  • Cleaning animal enclosures
  • Handling animals
  • Serving and assisting customers
  • Replenishing stock as and when needed
  • Routine cleaning duties, keeping the shop to high level of cleanliness

The training you will be getting

  • Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional skills in maths and English (if required)
  • Training will be provided either online or in college as a delivery methods from a Leeds City College assessor
  • There will be Work Based Learning (WBL) visits from the college assessor as part of the apprenticeship
  • Qualification will be Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare assistant which will enable the candidate to be fully qualified in Animal Care at Level 2

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • A permanent position may be offered, with a view to full time hours 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 9-4 / A*-C or equivalent) Desired
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 9-4 / A*-C or equivalent) Desired

Things to consider

Will include heavy lifting. Weekends will be required. You can review the current Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

WELL ESTABLISHED LOCAL INDEPENDENT PETSHOP SUPPLYING PETS, PET FOODS AND ACCESSORIES

Employer

PETWISE OTLEY LTD

Address

7 ORCHARD GATE

OTLEY

LS21 3NX

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Training

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Leeds City College - Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

01132846464

Apprenticeship standard

Animal care and welfare assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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