Keeper and Aquarist Apprentice (Dudley Zoo)

Duties include but not limited to:

Animal nutrition across a range of species. Animal Enrichment & HusbandryEnclosure cleaning and maintenance. Assisting with professional visits, such as vets. Medication and rehabilitation of animals when required.

Training:
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment. The applicant will be working towards a Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship Standard. The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship. The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:
Employment for the right candidate would be considered if a position is available.

Employer Description:
The zoo First opened in May 1937, it covers an area of approximately 40 acres. This unique site includes two scheduled monuments – an 11th century castle and limestone caverns – and 12 Grade 2 listed Tecton buildings (four Grade 2*). Original owner the Third Earl of Dudley converted Dudley Castle's grounds into zoological gardens. A team of Modernist architects to design the zoo. Using reinforced concrete, they created a revolutionary new design of building: Tectons. The structures have stood the test of time and eight decades on Dudley Zoo has the world's largest single collection of Tectons, which in 2009 received World Monument Status. Dudley Zoo now has a variety of animal housing, paddocks and enclosures which are home to our wide variety of 200 species. We are proud that, the animal collection is linked to international conservation and breeding programmes and several of our global projects have received awards. Endangered species include Asiatic lions, Sumatran tigers, Bornean orangutans, Tibetan red pandas, Rothschild giraffes, Madagascan lemurs and Humboldt penguins. We are now looking for a new Animal Care Level 2 Apprentice, to join our team- do you have the passion to learn, in such a historical place and come and help look after our wonderful animals?

Working Hours :
30-40 hours. 5 day working week, including weekends and bank holidays

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness,Previous Animal Experience