Apprenticeships NI · Government-funded
Science & Animal Care.
Pursue a career in animal care or veterinary support. These frameworks combine classroom learning with practical workplace experience.
Level 2 frameworks.
Equivalent to 5 GCSEs- Animal Care
- Veterinary Nursing Assistant
Framework details on NI Direct ↗.
How it works.
Apprenticeships NI are open to anyone aged sixteen or over, with no upper age limit. You must be employed in a relevant role for at least twenty-one hours each week and attend Rutledge for one day a month of off-the-job training. The programme is funded by the Department for the Economy and leads to a nationally recognised qualification. As of April 2025; details sourced from NI Direct ↗.
Register interest
Science & Animal Care.
Complete the form and a member of staff from your nearest Rutledge branch will be in touch.
Government-funded provision
Rutledge delivers Apprenticeships NI under contract with the Department for the Economy. There is no fee to the apprentice, training is fully funded by DfE.