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Pet Nutrition Level 4 Advanced Diploma
Course Springs

Level 4 Advanced Diploma, CPD Accredited Course, PDF Certificate Included, 24/7 Access, Tutor Support

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
18 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
18 CPD hours / points
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The Pet Nutrition Level 4 Diploma course is packed with information on nutrition for your pets. Take this online course and understand which foods to avoid, learn about essential oils, animal nutrition, food dairies and much more.

The course is perfect if you are an animal lover who is passionate about animal care, whether you want to work within the animal care industry or want to learn how to care for your own pets.

Learn new skills, gain an accredited certificate, boost your career prospects, and achieve your study goals with this amazing course.

Covering a comprehensive range of 5 course modules you will have 24/7 access to all online course materials, assessment tests, online exams, introductory tutorial videos, study resources, student support and much more.

If you are new to the animal care industry or looking to climb the career ladder, you will be one step closer with this Pet Nutrition Level 4 certificate on your CV!

This Pet Nutrition Level 4 course is 100% online based, so you have the freedom to study at your own pace, in your own time from any location.

Course Benefits

When study for a Pet Nutrition course with Course Springs, every learner has the chance to benefit from:

  • Excellent Value for Money – Our online courses are affordable and make learning accessible
  • All Inclusive Pricing – all learning materials and resources included in course price
  • Accredited Certificates – our courses are fully recognised and accredited
  • Easy to Understand Learning – straight forward and easy to follow learning topics
  • Study at your own pace – 24/7 online access, study anytime
  • Flexible Learning – no deadline or time limits
  • Great Customer Service – our helpful and friend student support
  • Instant Enrolment – receive instant course access once you join, start learning today

CPD

18 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

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Description

The Pet Nutrition Level 4 course contains 9 core modules

  • Module 1: Foods to Avoid
    • Human Food
    • Food Dogs Should Avoid
    • Food Cats Should Avoid
    • Foods Toxic to Other Pets
  • Module 2: Essential Oils
    • Essential Oils to Avoid
    • Can Essential Oils be Placed on Skin and Fur?
    • Application of Essential Oils
    • Testing Essential Oils
  • Module 3: Animal Nutrition and Its Sources
    • Amino Acids
    • Nutrients
    • Fibre and Carbohydrates
    • Protein
    • Vitamins and Minerals
    • Cat Nutrition
    • Dog Nutrition
    • Check-Ups
  • Module 4: Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
    • Rabbits
    • Guinea Pigs
    • Protecting Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
  • Module 5:Hamsters, Mice, and Rats
    • Hamsters
    • Mice
    • Rats
    • Improving a Pet’s Living Area
    • The Need for Fresh Water
  • Module 6: Fish
    • Ingredients Found in Fish Food
    • Nutrients Fish Need
    • Types of Fish Food
    • Tank Regulation
    • Tank Cleaning
  • Module 7: Birds
    • Dietary Needs of Different Birds
    • Seed Eating Birds
    • Non Seed Eating Birds
    • Changing a Bird’s Diet
    • Supplements for Birds
    • Foods to Avoid
    • Feeding Birds
  • Module 8: Reptiles
    • Reptile Husbandry and Its Effect on Eating
    • What Reptiles Eat
    • Feeding Reptiles
    • How and What Reptiles Eat
  • Module 9: Food Diaries
    • Keeping a Pet Food Diary
    • Feeding Routines
    • Food Eaten
    • Quantity Eaten
    • Food Switching and Treats
    • What to Do when Pets Stop Eating
    • Weight
    • Health Issues
    • Exercising and Playing
  • Pet Nutrition Level 4 Final Assessment

The course modules and final assessment test can be completed at your own pace and comfort level. There is no formal deadline to complete the Pet Nutrition Advanced Diploma course, students can start, stop and re-start the course at their own leisure. Course progress is fully tracked, meaning you can study across multiple sessions and pick up where you left off.

Accreditation and Certificate

At Course Springs we are an accredited CPD training provider and have been independently Accredited by The CPD Standards Office.

The Pet Nutrition Advanced Level 4 course is an accredited CPD course and learners will be awarded with an internationally recognised CPD certificate of achievement.

On successful completion of the course students will achieve and be awarded with:

Level 4 Pet Nutrition Advanced

The certificate will show your accomplishment and provide proof of your achievements for you to take to any prospective employers or include in your portfolio of skills.

You can also include the certification on your CV/Resume and for your online professional profiles.

The CPD Standards Office Certification is recognised throughout the UK and Rest of the World as a prestigious certification for continual professional development.

The certificate will be produced in PDF format instantaneously of completing the course.

Optional hard copies of your certificate will be available for an additional fee of £15 +postage, which will include the official Certification Seal printed on high quality certificate paper, posted to your preferred address.

Assessment


Throughout the Pet Nutrition Level 4 course, students will undergo numerous online assessments to measure how effectively the knowledge is being absorbed.

End of Module Assessment
Each the end of each module learners will take a short multiple choice test to assess their knowledge from within the course.

Final Course Assessment
At the end of the course learners will take a final interactive assessment test. To pass the final assessment test a score of 40% is required.

If you don’t pass the final assessment first time around, you can take the assessment again as many times as necessary at no extra charge until you pass the course.

Support and Help

As part of the Pet Nutrition Level 4 course you will receive full access to our tutor and student support services. Our friendly student support team want you to succeed in your studies and achieve the best possible grade. We are here to help!

If you ever have a question about your studies, no matter how big or small, our team of dedicated academic tutors and student support team are on hand to help you with your course.
We offer unlimited online tutor support via email to help students progress through the course.

Our student support team are also available to all our students and help provide all student support services, via email, live chat and telephone.

Course Format


This Pet Nutrition Level 4 course is accessed through our dedicated online student learning hub. You can access the student learning hub 24/7 including all course materials and resources, online assessments and exams, student study guides, student profiles, support services and much more.

Your course materials will be presented in an interactive and easy to follow presentation enabling you to study at your own pace. You can track your learning progress as you work your way through the course.

Course Duration

The Pet Nutrition Level 4 course takes approximately 18 hours to complete. There is no time limit or deadline for this course, you can do it in your own time and across multiple study sessions.

This is only a recommended learning time and ultimately depends on learning speed and how quickly you can absorb the course information.

Course Access

Students will have full 24/7 unlimited course access for 12 months from the date of joining. There is no fixed date or time limit to complete the course during this 12 month period.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements or prerequisites for this Pet Nutrition Level 4 course.

The course is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

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