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Animal Care and Welfare Assistants look after the routine day-to-day husbandry and care of domestic and wild animals under guidance in various settings.
The apprenticeship includes a range of options depending on the role undertaken:
Animal interaction and handling
Rehoming
Movement and transportation
Operational and reception duties
Breeding
Working dog handler
Wildlife rehabilitation
Veterinary care support
To support the preparation for End-Point Assessment (EPA), we provide:
Handbooks for training providers, employers and apprentices, which cover assessment methods, preparation and requirements checklists, advice and what to expect on assessment day.
Sample assessments
A mandatory EPA planning meeting
Find out more about this End-Point Assessment by viewing the ST0397 specification.
View our fees here.
Read more about the apprentice journey and why VetSkill is the right End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) for you in our Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Assistant fact sheet.
Assessment methods:
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The apprentice will be observed performing practical tasks that allow them to demonstrate their Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) in a normal work environment.
Duration: 2 hours (including 30 minutes for questions)
Location: In the workplace
Graded: Pass, Distinction
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This is a structured discussion between the apprentice and the independent assessor and provides an opportunity for the apprentice to synoptically demonstrate core and specific Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs). 10 competency-based questions will be asked during the discussion.
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Usually held in the workplace
Graded: Pass, Distinction
Interested in our End-Point Assessment service?
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