Summary Camel Creek are offering an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic team as an Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in this exciting industry. Wage £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2) Hours 8am - 5pm, Rota/shifts, will include weekends and school holidays, 1 hour for breaks, broken up into 3 different break times. Exact shifts TBC. 40 hours a week Start date Friday 1 May 2026 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Carry out daily animal husbandry tasks including feeding, cleaning enclosures, monitoring health and maintaining high welfare standards. Prepare diets and maintain accurate records relating to animal care, behaviour and welfare. Assist with enclosure maintenance and ensure animal habitats are safe, clean and enriching. Observe animals closely and report any health or behavioural concerns to senior staff. Participate in public engagement activities including animal handling sessions, educational talks and demonstrations. Support and deliver guided tours for school groups and visitors. Assist with the handling and training of animals where appropriate, following safe working practices. Maintain high standards of hygiene, biosecurity and health and safety across all animal areas. Work collaboratively with staff and students to support learning activities within the animal management department. Contribute to the overall upkeep and presentation of the animal facilities for visitors and educational use. Where you'll work Camel Creek Tredinnick Wadebridge PL27 7RA Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider CORNWALL COLLEGE Training course Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) Training schedule You will be working towards a Level 2 Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship advisor. You will be required to attend Cornwall College Duchy Stoke Climsland on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 3/D) Maths (grade 3/D) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Team working Initiative Patience Other requirements This job role is within a remote location, therefore you will need your own transport to access your workplace and college. About this employer Camel Creek is both an Adventure Park as well as a Zoo. We primarily aim to give people the best day out and be the special moment on their Holiday’s. As an Animal Department we strive to Educate the public about the species we have and the habitats they live in, research new and improved ways of keeping our animals, and contribute to conserving the natural world around us. We are the biggest, largest and best attraction in Cornwall! We offer such a great variety of activities for our guests to enjoy. We offer more diverse attractions than any other organisation. We are based in the Wadebridge/Padstow area of Cornwall. http://www.camelcreek.co.uk (opens in new tab) Company benefits Free entry for up to four family members. Staff discounts in the onsite shop and eateries. Free onsite parking. Complimentary tea and coffee. Staff social events. After this apprenticeship Potential to progress onto the Animal Care & Welfare Level 3 apprenticeship. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: CORNWALL COLLEGE The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021046.