Zoo Keeper and Aquarist
Apprentice
Overview
We’re ZSL, an international
conservation charity. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re
working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing
animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are
committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Through the
work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists and our
unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos, our purpose is to inspire, inform
and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct.
Role Profile
A new and exciting Keeper and
Aquarist Apprenticeship within our HUB section at Whipsnade Zoo, working with
Flying Birds demonstrations, Children’s Farm, Sealions and Keeper for a Day
programme. The Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship steered by ZSL has been
created in collaboration with the Institute for Apprenticeships, BIAZA and over
25 top UK Zoos. This Apprenticeship will drive the Zoo Keeping profession in
the further development of animal experts. The Apprentice will typically spend
24 months on-programme (before the gateway and end point assessment) working
towards the occupational standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job
training. All apprentices will spend a
minimum of 12 months on-programme. On
completion of the Apprenticeship the individual can remain at ZSL as a permanent
Zoo Keeper or Aquarist.
For full details and to apply
please click HERE
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