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RSPCA

Animal Care Assistant Review

at RSPCA

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Chester-le-Street

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

3.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I care for the animals that have been neglected or abused and rehad them for rehoming. This involved cleaning, mess and exercise for each animal
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I found the research and the theory side of it brilliant. But I struggle with public speaking and the presentations

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my soft skills and learnt new tools to help me delegate effectively

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Was really well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
They helped where they could but they always found the time for me to have time off rota to complete my work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend RSPCA to a friend?
Yes
Why?
If your hard working and can deal with hard sites to see. It is really rewarding job
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSPCA?
Honesty
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