training for the role would include initial military training which will teach you how to be a basic soldier which covers weapon handling such as rifles, fieldcraft and survival techniques etc. 

Initial training lasts 14 weeks. step two training is where you speaclaise this training occurs at the defence animal center in 'melton mowbray' which is a ten week course which include the training of protection handler, practical training assistant, felid skills phase, veterinary first aid package and key skills test this will leave u with a class/level 3 qualification dog handling.

entry requirements.

senior role so u must be 17 years and 6 months of age -36 years and 6 months is the oldest age that u can enter the role

no formal qualifications are required in animal care but are extremely favourable, with this been one of the hardest fields of work in the army to join into due to the large amount of applicants for the role having a level 3 in animal care will set u in front of those without any links to animals I the academic routes.

pay and benefits 

while training you will earn £15,985 and when training is completed your pay will increase to £20,400 

fitness requirements

mid thigh pull 46kg 

medicine ball throw 3.2m

2km run 11 minutes 15 seconds 

and must complete a fitness test in training 

you will be working in challenging and hostile environments you need to have an outgoing personality and are able to keep calm and help others in situations you would not normally face. you will need good communication skills and problem solving skills.

In the position you will Work mostly outdoors and therefore be used to extreme enforcement such as cold, snow and extreme heat.

This is a full time job so you need to be extremely dedicated as you have to Work outside normal hours (looking after animals).

Use all your patience and a consistent approach to work successfully with animals.

As well as been a dog handler you will also have to Carry out other military duties such as helping other soldiers and the civilian public if called upon.

https://apply.army.mod.uk/roles/army-medical-service/dog-handler

Coordinating and overseeing operations for kennels that house dogs (and sometimes other animals)

Hiring, training, and supervising other kennel workers

Creating work schedules

Developing and enforcing kennel policies and procedures

Scheduling boarding appointments

Ensuring cages, runs, and the overall facility is cleaned on a regular basis

Ensuring the animals are groomed, fed, exercised, and generally cared for

Monitoring the behavior of boarded animals

 

Pay can range £9.81 an hour up too £12,65 an hour 

A2 

Skills needed include Compassion: Kennel managers must be kind and caring when dealing with animals and their owners

Physical stamina: People in this role may need to be on their feet for long hours at a time or may need to crawl, bend, and lift to work with the animals.

Trustworthiness: Kennel managers must demonstrate that they can be trusted to care for for other peoples' animals.

animal boarding licence issued by your local council qualification needed are basic guesses paired with past experience in working with animals and volunteer work. Level 3 in animal care as well as sciences such as biology and chemistry would be looked upon highly a degree in animal management would help but is not nessasary

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/kennel-manager-125594

You can become a veterinary nurse via on-the-job training, where you can complete a relevant BTEC, NVQ, or you can complete a degree in veterinary nursing to achieve the degree you would have to take approbations a levels/level 3 preferably in chemistry or biology and or animal care to have correct amount of ucas points to enrol in university 

Skills needed

Able to speak clearly and explain information to the public. work efficiently with colleagues and vett and have all around have good communication skills.

You must be Able to work with animals in a confident and compassionate wa not showing fear or weekends as this could put yourself and or other in danger.

You must have Good observation skills to ensure the safety of you others and the animals, been able to observe the temperaments of animals and animal behaviour is key. Enjoy working on your own as well as working in a team.

Motivated with a real interest in animals and lastly you must be 

Patient and self-disciplined because it is a full time job.

You will typically need at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, maths and science.

Some zoos will require A-level/ level 3 and a higher education qualification in animal care or animal science. This could be a degree at university, for example Bsc in Zoology, or the diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals.

https://successatschool.org/advicedetails/870/how-to-become-a-zookeeper 

 Tell me a little bit about yourself.   
  

My name is nadia evans im 17 and i grew up in a family of four, i've lived with pets all my life and therefore have a huge love for animals, when i was younger i would do/volunteer and perform as many different sports, clubs and activities that i could, i have always been a very outgoing and confident individual with the love of bettering myself in anyway possible. One of my main hobbies i would say would be learning new skills,i have recently started teaching myself arabic. A fact about me would be from a young age I discovered that I wanted to be a dog handler in the police. This links to why I am here with you today. I am here to resume my journey of getting to my dream job.

Tell me why you have a passion for animals.     

I would say my personal passion for animals would be linked to growing up with them, from been young i have always had a dog, german shepherd, samoyed and a alaskan malamute.  From been the ages of 4 i always went with my dad to  take the dogs to dog training classes and by the age af 10  i would help and get involved with the lessons. Watching cop shows from being young as well with the siffer and attack dogs really grew my love further. It was just insane how much the dog can learn and help with a police officer day to day life. However as well as dogs i'd say all animals fantasize me and i grow my love for them everyday.

Tell me what experience you have with animals.

 My experience with animals has been with growing up with dogs, bearded dragons and a hamster I’ve looked after and taken care of these animals from being young and I’ve also taken extreme interest in relatives dogs and animals such as chickens, horses and guinea pigs all these animals I have help care and manage for Alongside my family.

What are your weaknesses?

I would say my weaknesses include the fact that I am very independent and don’t like to ask for help this at this hinders me as I tend to put too much stress on myself to get everything completed without the help of others however I do tend to get the task done but without asking for help otherwise I overcomplicate the work for myself.

Another weakness of mine would be the fact that I’m a perfectionist I work very hard to make sure the work is up to a perfect standard and nothing less, this tends to mean I spend more time on a task out of hours to ensure it is perfect but this means I am spending more time than another individual would     

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? 

In five years time I see myself as a police officer. Joining the force through a bit and apprenticeship means it will take three years for me to qualify so in three years time I will be a fully qualified officer  after this three years it takes another four years to qualify for the role I want to do a dog handler so in five years time from now I’ll be a fully qualified police officer working towards specialise in as a dog handler I will be very happy in my role I’m proud of myself for the cheapest I’ve accomplished to get there in five years time I will also have my own house with a mortgage I will also be on my second car which will hopefully be off all my fault because by then my insurance would be cheaper this is where I want to be in five years time and I will do and achieve anything I need to to get myself here.

 

Tell me about an achievement you are proud of.     
 

Tell me about achievement that I am proud off I would say that’s a hard question to answer but only because I attend to congratulate everyone out except for myself but looking back on it I’ve got a few things to be proud off for example GCSEs I got all 7 grades above a pass and even got an level 7 (A) in a subject at the time I didn’t really celebrate this but it is something to be proud I say my next accomplishment would be achieving my level two RYA boat license which allows me to drive a boat of 10 m independently. Another accomplishment would be getting a distinction star in my level three public services despite the fact this is the year when coronavirus started to hit therefore made working from home a lot harder and lastly I would say passing my theory test for a driving this is only achievement as I got 50 out of 50 on the questions. 

Tell me about a time when you faced a challenge and how you overcame it.  

A time that I faced the challenge and how I overcame it would be when I was working towards my level two boat license. This was a two day course with an exam on the third day. When I completed the course I did it alongside my dad and another man who was about 30 years old meaning I was the youngest being only 16 at the time the man who was assessing us had said That I was the youngest girl to complete this course. My father and the man had driving experience therefore when handling the boat it was easier with the turning of the wheel and manoeuvers for the boat me having no experience in driving or boating I had to work harder and concentrate more putting my mind to it. Doing something I have no experiencing what is the weather along side to newly experienced drivers was a difficult experience but I managed to complete this license and all the manoeuvres nuts and steering of the boat as well as exam on the last day I did this by reading the book that was handed out to us which was a 216 page book about all the different manoeuvers questions tied lengths and heights when the moon affects the tide etc. I put in the time and effort and got my license and therefore I believe the practice and revision makes perfect

The law acts regarding safeguarding is the safeguarding vulnerable groups act 2006 and the protection of freedoms act 2012 to health and safety at work act and 2010 equality act

And employment contract find you to the work you are doing it is important you get a contract before you start any manual labour and work for the company that you are working with contract types include full-time and part-time contract temporary contracts, fixed term contracts,  agency staff, zero hour contracts ect

The earliest that leave can be taken is 11 weeks before the expected week of childbirth, unless the baby is born early.

Statutory maternity Pay

SMP for eligible employees can be paid for up to 39 weeks, usually as follows:

the first 6 weeks: 90% of their average weekly earnings (AWE) before tax

the remaining 33 weeks: £151.20 or 90% of their AWE (whichever is lower)

Tax and National Insurance need to be deducted.

Paid time off for antenatal care 
extra help from the government