Animal Care Diploma Level 3
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South London College
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Advanced Diploma in Animal Care - Level 3
Get on board this course to learn everything there is to get into the animal care industry or to start up your own animal care business. This animal care course, with its highly detailed modules, is set to extensively educate you on animals, their health and behaviours to turn your love for animals into a thriving business or career. All you need to enroll in this animal health course is a qualification at Level 2 or above in a related disciple.
The Animal Care course will present you with the various animal behaviour patterns, abnormal behaviour and body languages to help you treat and respond to the animals accordingly. The healthcare aspect of animal care will then be given due attention though the Animal Care course, after which the methods and techniques to ensure the wellbeing of animals will be relayed. You will also be sizably taught on all domesticated pets and their needs to distinguish you from the other professionals within the industry.
The Animal Care course is set to equip you with the practical skills needed to look after animals effectively. Just like humans, animals too are prone to certain common diseases. It is important as an animal carer to be aware of these diseases to provide appropriate support for the animals and to avoid the diseases from spreading. Therefore, the Animal Care course will also enlighten you on the various common diseases in animals and on the medical assistance that has to be provided in such situations.
The Quality License Scheme endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This means that Imperial Learning Limited* has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the Animal Care courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of the Animal Care course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the Animal Care course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Quality Licence Scheme, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The Animal Care course itself has been designed by Imperial Learning Limited* to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current qualifications.
Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The Advanced Diploma in Animal Care - Level 3 course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Advanced Diploma in Animal Care - Level 3 course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
*South London College is an approved reselling partner for Quality Licence Scheme courses under Imperial Learning Limited
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What Will I Learn from the animal care qualification?
- Gain a clear understanding of animal behaviour. Have an opportunity to learn and study more about animal behaviour patterns, abnormal behaviour, and reading body language and so on.
- Gain practical skills of looking after animals professionally. Learn about domesticated pets and their needs.
- Develop your skills and knowledge and learn how to apply them as a carer or when running a pet business.
- Become confident in animal health care. If you want to turn your passion into profession learning about animal health care is essential.
- Gain insight into promoting the wellbeing of animals.
COURSE CURRICULUM : Animal Care Advanced Diploma - Level 3
★ MODULE 01 : Dog Behaviors
- Socialisation
★ MODULE 02 : Dogs Learning
- Dogs and Learning
- Juniors and Seniors
- digging, chewing, and more
★ MODULE 03 : Body Languages
- Body language
- Stances
- Body language reference table
- Smells and sniffing
- Urine and faeces
- Vocal language
★ MODULE 04 : A Dogs Eye View
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Aggression
- Scent Marking
- Elimination
- Issues at feeding time
★ MODULE 05 : How Cats Behaviour Develops As They Grow
- How cats' behaviour develops as they grow
- How cats learn
- Feeding time rules
- Sleeping and biological rhythms
- Sexual behavior
- Maternal instincts
- Aggression
★ MODULE 06 : Abnormal Cats Behavior
- Peculiarities of certain breeds
- When play is not play
- Antisocial urination
- Differentiating instinct from conditioning
- Differentiating between behavioural and health issues
★ MODULE 07 : Reading Cats Body Language
- Reading body language
- Sense of smell
- Sense of hearing
★ MODULE 08 : Distinctive Cat Sounds
- Distinctive cat sounds
- What's she trying to tell me
★ MODULE 09 : Cats Health Care
- Understanding aggression and learning how to deal with it
- Scratching
- House training
- Excessive vocalization
- Discipline
- Preventative health care
- Responsible ownership
- Effects of aging
★ MODULE 10 : Different Breeds Of Rabbits Guinea Pigs
- Different breeds
- Common problems and diseases
- Providing an adequate living environment
★ MODULE 11 : Rabbit Or Guinea Pig Needs
- Usual care needed
★ MODULE 12 : Different Breeds Of Hamsters Gerbils Mice Exotic Rats
- Different breeds
- Understanding behavior
- Common problems and diseases
- Providing an adequate living environment
- Usual care needed
★ MODULE 13 : General Tips On Caring For Birds
- General tips on caring for birds
- Small birds
- Larger birds & birds of prey
- Poultry
- The parrot family
- Recognising common diseases and preventing spread
★ MODULE 14 : Recognizing Common Diseases And Preventing Spread
- Recognising common diseases and preventing spread
★ MODULE 15 : How To Care For Fish
- How to care for fish
- Tropical fish
- Coldwater fish
- Marine fish
★ MODULE 16 : Recognizing Disease And What To Do
- Recognising disease and what to do
★ MODULE 17 : Reptiles
- How to care for reptiles
- Challenges of keeping reptiles as pets
- Turtles, terrapins & tortoises
- Snakes & lizards
★ MODULE 18 : Diseases On Reptiles
- Recognising disease and what to do
Access Duration
The Animal Care course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the Animal Care course. The Animal Care course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.
Method of Assessment
The Animal Care course will be evaluated through written assignments. In order to complete this programme successfully, all students are required to complete a series of assignments. The completed assignments must be submitted via the online portal. Your instructor will review and evaluate your work and provide your feedback based on how well you have completed your assignments.
Certification
Those who successfully complete the Animal Care course will be issued the Advanced Diploma in Animal Care at QLS Level 3 by the Quality Licence Scheme.
Course Code: QLS-03593
Awarding body (Accreditation)
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.
Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.
Why Study Animal care Course at South London College?
South London College offers the most convenient path to gain skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in an IT or corporate environment. You can study at your own pace at South London College and you will be provided with all the necessary material which includes Free CV writing pack to make your learning experience enriching and rewarding.
Who is this course for?
- Individuals who want to gain in-depth knowledge on animal behaviour
- Individuals who are animal lovers and want to run their own animal business
- Pet carer, pet sitting services
- Anyone who has a deep interest in animal care
Requirements
- Learners should be age 19 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.
- A recognised qualification at level 2 or above in any discipline.
Career path
- Pet Care Pro - Animal Care
- Pet Care Associate - Animal Care
- Dog Walker - Animal Care
- Pet Care Specialist - Animal Care
- Pet Sitter - Animal Care
- Pet Groomer - Animal Care
- Dog Walker - Animal Care
- Pet Care Assistant - Animal Care
Questions and answers
Is this a good course to take on route to becoming a pet sitter?
Answer:Dear Molly Thank you very much for your query. This course will open the gateways for you to be a Pet Care Pro/Pet Care Associate/Dog Walker or a Pet Care Specialist. Therefor you have done the correct selection. Regards, Student Support Team.
This was helpful.Is the certificate included in the price ?
Answer:Dear Liz Thank you very much for your query. Yes it is. At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards Regards, Student Support Team.
This was helpful.Is this course recognised by ofqual
Answer:Dear Leanne Thank you very much for your query. At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary . ABC Awards is a Ofqual regulated awarding body but the course is not individually regulated by Ofqual. Since the certification is endorsed by an ABC Awards it has the quality and standard. Regards, Student Support Team.
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