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Animal Welfare (Level 4)


UK Learning College

Summary

Price
£473.75 inc VAT
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
120 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Level 4 in Animal Welfare. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Animal Welfare 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 4 in Animal Welfare course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

Animal Welfare is the study of the ethics involved in the care, farming and conversation of animals.This course covers the legal, ethical, commercial, agricultural and conservational aspects of Animal Welfare. From marine life and elephants in the wild to ethical farming in the UK, this course provides maximum coverage of welfare topics for different animals and their habitats.

Description

The Level 4 in Animal Welfare is divided into six comprehensive modules.


Unit 1: Animal Welfare Legislation
Unit 2: Animal Welfare in Related Commercial Businesses
Unit 3: Animal Welfare for Farm Animals
Unit 4: Welfare in Animal Collections
Unit 5: Animal Welfare and UK Wildlife
Unit 6: Marine Welfare and Conservation

Qualification One: Animal Welfare Diploma
Animal Welfare Diploma issued by the UK Learning College.

Qualification Two: Animal Welfare Level 4 Award

Career path

Animal Technician

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.