Animal Care Level 2, 3 & 4 Course

Animal Training College

Course Syllabus

The Animal Care Level 2 Course is split into the following modules:

• Introduction to Animal Care

– Brief history
– Domestication
– The small animal industry

• Safety regarding Animal Care

– Important skills to know
– Risks with small animals
– Physical restraint
– Safety

• Animal Rights and Welfare

– History
– Issues
– Things to know

• Nutrition and the Digestive System

– Nutrition
– Digestion

• Rabbits

– Classification
– History
– Uses
– Breeds
– Anatomy
– Feeding

• Hamsters

– Classification
– History
– Uses
– Breeds
– Anatomy
– Feeding

• Gerbils, Rats and Mice

– Classification
– History
– Uses
– Breeds
– Anatomy
– Feeding

• Guinea-pigs and Chinchillas

– Classification
– History
– Uses
– Breeds
– Anatomy

• Final Assessment

The Animal Care Level 3 course is split into the following modules:

• Leaning about Puppies and Dogs

– History
– Breeds
– How to look after

• Leaning about Kittens and Cats

– History
– Breeds
– How to look after one

• Leaning about Horses

– History
– Breeds
– How to look after one

• Basic Animal Health

– Animal health status
– Factors affecting health
– Treatments
– Microchipping

• Hygiene

– Disinfectant
– Antiseptic
– Importance of hygiene

• First Aid

– First aid
– Poisons
– Insect stings
– Heat stroke
– Wounds
– Bone fractures
– Shock

• Basic Anatomy

– Digestive system
– Thoracic cavity
– Abdominal cavity
– Pelvic region

• Nutrition

– Nutrition information
– Dog diet
– Cat diet
– Horse diet

• Zoonotic diseases

– Dogs
– Cats
– Prevention

• Final Assessment

The Animal Care – Advanced Level 4 Course is split into the following modules:

Amphibians, and their ideal Living Space
– History
– Breeds
– Looking after them

Reptiles, and How to Look after Them
– History
– Breeds
– Looking after them

Birds, and How to Keep them Happy
– History
– Breeds
– Looking after them

The History of Fish
– History
– Breeds
– Looking after them

Parasitology; the Parasites to Look out For
– Terms
– External parasites
– Internal parasites
– Ectoparasites in birds
– Ectoparasites in reptiles

Microbiology and its Association with Animals
– Bacteria
– Viruses
– Fungi

Controlling Diseases to better Animal Health
– How a disease can be transmitted
– Infection
– Diagnosis

How to perfect an Animal’s Environment
– What’s suitable for animals
– What to avoid
– How to prevent accidents

Bandaging to Benefit the Animal and its Health
– Reasons
– Aims
– Application and rules

Tips Regarding Animal Care and Dealing with Sporadic Animals
– Communication skills
– Dealing with an erratic animal
– Dealing with a loss

Final Assessment

Assessment

To assess the learners ability and knowledge to effectively understand the topics contained within the Animal Care Level 2, 3 & 4 Course, the course features a number of end of module interactive quiz questions.

Additionally, at the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice assessment test. This online multiple choice test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

Certificate

On successful completion of this Animal Care Level 2, 3 & 4 Course. This certificate will be produced in PDF format, hard copies of the certificate will be available at an additional fee of £9.99.

Course Format

This course is delivered online through eLearning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive student learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the Animal Care Level 2, 3 & 4 Course.

Course Duration

The online Animal Care Level 2, 3 & 4 Course requires 220 hours to complete the course in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.

Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.

Tutor Support

When you are studying a course it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of tutors that want you to succeed in your studies.

As part of the Animal Care Level 2, 3 & 4 Course you will receive access to our dedicated tutor support service. The academic tutors will be able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course.

Course Compatibility

Our Animal Care Level 2, 3 & 4 Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices.

We know that more and more people are using the web whilst they are on the move, so we have designed this Animal Care Level 2, 3 & 4 Course to be fully compatible across tablet and smartphone devices. You will be able to access the same content from the course, just over a 3G or 4G network whilst on the move.

This course from Animal Training College is suitable to all learners ready to kick-start their career. Whether you’re new to the animal industry, want to climb the career ladder or returning from a career break, the course is perfect.

Our animal courses are also suitable for those who run their own animal business, work freelance or just fancy learning something new.

Further develop your skills today with this amazing online animal courses.

Choosing Animal Training College is simple as we offer:
• Affordable eLearning Training Courses
• Accredited CPD Courses
• PDF Certificates included with all Courses
• 12 months Course Access
• Study at your own pace
• Access Course on Any Device

There are no previous entry requirements, age requirements or experience necessary to start a course with Animal Training College.