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    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 ↗.

    Level 3 frameworks.

    Equivalent to 2 A Levels
    • Animal Care

    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.

    Department for the Economy, Apprenticeships NI

    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.