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NPTC Diploma in Land based Animal Care (Level 1)Chichester College - Brinsbury CampusOverviewCourse Description: Suitable for those keen to start working with animals whilst developing the skills for progression onto higher level courses orentry into the animal care industry. Enthusiasm and commitment to working with animals is the only criteria required for this course.Additional Costs: Essential protective clothing, Enrichment activities, e.g. educational visit and study materials, printing costs, stationary, courseworkfolders.Topics CoveredGroup / individual work, lectures, project work, study trips, practical classes.The course is made up of 7 units over 2 year.Safe and effective working practicesDevelop personal performanceAssist with maintaining health & well being of animalsAssist with the movement and handling of animalsAssist with feeding and watering animalsAssist with handling and restraint of animalsAssessmentAnimal Care: Portfolio of evidence to be completed. Online assessment.Basic Skills: ExaminationSuccessful completion of this course could enable progression onto a Level 2 Animal Care course.Employment opportunities exist within pet shops, rescue centres, kennels and other animal related organisations.48 | P a g e