Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Roseland Kennel & Cattery are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Animal Care and Welfare Assistant to join their family-run business. As an apprentice, you will earn whilst you learn within the animal care industry. You will learn valuable skills and experiences which are involved in supporting the care and wellbeing of cats and dogs.
Training course Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Hours 5 days, working between Sunday to Monday, split shifts 7.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
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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
Duties will include but are not restricted to:
* Dog walking and offering exercise opportunities
* Preparing and providing feed and water
* Handling and care of animals
* Promote and maintain health and well-being
* Supporting an animal's basic medications (under supervision)
* Prepare, clean and disinfect accommodation
* Encouraging effective working relationships
* Welcome, receive and speak with visitors
* Carry out basic reception duties
* Represent the company professionally
Where you'll work
TREVORVA COT FARM
PROBUS
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TR2 4HN
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)
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 Rosewarne on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.
Requirements
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Customer care skills
* Logical
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
The college and work start date is as soon as possible.The workplace is in a remote location.
About this employer
Roseland Kennels and Cattery is a family run, purpose built, modern boarding kennels and cattery set on the edge of the beautiful Roseland Peninsular. The up to date boarding facilities provide the guests with a relaxing holiday or short stay away from home. The first block of sixteen kennels adjoin the reception area and usually house the smaller or older dogs. The second block comprises of twenty modern kennels built from recycled plastics, making Roseland Kennels one of the greenest around.With the support of a fantastic team, Roseland are proud to hold a three-star operator’s licence awarded by Cornwall Council.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there might be an opportunity to stay working with the employer.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CORNWALL COLLEGE
0330 123 4785
The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000335879.
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Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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