The College of Animal Welfare

The College of Animal Welfare is a specialist training provider focusing on animal-related and business apprenticeships and qualifications. Established in 1989, the college offers apprenticeship training that enables employers to recruit new talent or upskill existing staff in areas such as animal care, dog grooming, equine care, veterinary care, veterinary nursing and a range of business disciplines through the CAW Business School. Apprenticeships are work-based, with no routine college attendance required; assessors visit the workplace at mutually convenient times and provide ongoing email and telephone support. The College works closely with employers to help recruit, screen and shortlist apprenticeship candidates free of charge and supports apprentices to start at any time of year. Alongside apprenticeships, the college delivers professionally recognised certificates, diplomas and degree-level programmes, as well as online and distance learning options and CPD events, allowing flexible study around work. Training is delivered from multiple centres across the UK and online, and the college is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and holds Matrix accreditation for information, advice and guidance, reflecting a focus on quality, learner support and professional standards in animal welfare and related business roles.