Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprentice

Regular cleaning of enclosures for the large and small animals and cleaning of equipment used on a daily basis. Maintaining vegetation within the animal enclosures and surrounding areas to keep enclosures natural for animals but also functional for photography. Providing enrichment for all the animals, to include new furnishings, bedding, new foods etc. General site maintenance to include painting of buildings/nest boxes, working alongside the maintenance team for pen repairs. The majority of the day is spent feeding and providing fresh water for all the animals on site. Public engagement including talks, handling sessions, junior keeper experiences and more. Work with schools and colleges to give students the opportunities to get up close to animals and work alongside us to show what a job in the animal care sector is really like.

Training:

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.

Training Outcome:

Potential to progress onto the Animal Care & Welfare Level 3 apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
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.

Working 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.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience