Animal Care (Level 3) Fast Track Course

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a qualification in Animal Care. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, our Fast Track distance learning Animal Care is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 3 Animal Care Fast Track course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

Our Animal Care Course is designed to assist the student in understanding the basic needs of animals; from the information provided, to obtain a better understanding of animal profile and then be able to identify their needs. Students will then be able to comfortably understand animal breeds and at an early stage pass on any problems or information to vets or owners to provide a greater deal of care.

How is the course structured?

The Level 3 Animal Care courseis divided into seven comprehensive modules.

Module 1: Cats
1.1 Discuss how important the breed of cat is as a selection criterion.
1.2 Describe what impact improper feeding can have on a cat's health.
1.3 Define whether it is possible to train a cat. 
   
Module 2: Dogs  
2.1 Evaluate the dangers of inadequate feeding and overfeeding.
2.2 Investigate canine nutrition. 
2.3 Discuss exercise. 
2.4 Define grooming. 
2.5 Analyse how a disease/illness is identified.

Module 3: Horses
3.1 Discuss points you should consider when buying a horse.
3.2 Define conformation. 
3.3 Describe the ideal stable.
3.4 List for what purposes you would use a dandy brush.
3.5 List for what purposes you would use a body brush. 
3.6 Identify the symptoms of Colic. 
   
Module 4: Birds
4.1 Describe the varieties of housing available to the bird keeper. 
4.2 Explain how to handle a bird correctly.
4.3 Identify what clues you would look for if a bird seemed unwell.  
4.4 Discuss how you would identify and treat constipation.
 
Module 5: Rabbits 
5.1 Analyse the factors that one might need to consider when choosing a rabbit.
5.2 Discuss suitable housing for a pet rabbit.
5.3 Define a healthy diet for an adult working buck and investigate why caution is necessary when feeding fresh plants to your rabbits.
5.4 Describe the correct way to handle a rabbit.
5.5 Identify some common ailments a rabbit might suffer from. 
   
Module 6: Reptiles and Amphibians
6.1 Explain the distinguishing characteristics of reptiles and amphibians.
6.2 Describe how you would house reptiles or amphibians. 
6.3 Discuss how you would generally care for reptiles/amphibians. 
6.4 Evaluate feeding routines. 
   
Module 7: Guinea Pigs, Hamsters and Mice
7.1 Describe suitable housing for a guinea pig.
7.2 Evaluate what temperature guinea pigs should be kept at and discuss what happens if the temperature drops.
7.3 Analyse what food should you never feed to a guinea pig and explain why.
7.4 Explain what can happen if a female hamster with a litter is disturbed and how can this be avoided.

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course.  This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Animal Care and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.