Domestic Animal Care Level 3
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
80h
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
If you want to develop your knowledge of domestic animal care so that you can embark on a rewarding career or you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you. Anyone who looks after cats or dogs have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that the welfare needs of animals in their care are met.
You will find the Distance Learning Domestic Animal Care course useful whether you are a pet owner or indeed you want to care for animals as part of your career path.
The course will enable you to become a sensitive and knowledgeable carer of animals whether they are young or old. You will gain a detailed knowledge of nutrition to ensure your pets remain healthy and study behavioural training methods to ensure that they are well behaved, socialised and happy.
In fact, this course is particularly suited to future and current pet owners who would like to expand their knowledge of caring for animals as a pet owner or working in the animal care sector of professional training and care.
Important information
Documents
- Domestic Animal Care Level 3.pdf
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
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 the full support of your Tutor.
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Subjects
- Nutrition
- Dog
- Dog Handling
- Psychology
- Body Language
- Animal Care
- Pet Care
- Carer
- Moral
- Domestic animal care
Teachers and trainers (1)
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Distance Learning Provider
A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Course programme
Module 1: A New Puppy
- Choosing a pupping
- Feeding a puppy
- Socialisation and habitulisation
- Prophylactic treatments
- Fleas
- Neutering
- Oral health
Module 2: A New Kitten
- Choosing a kitten
- Feeding a kitten
- Socialisation and habitulisation
- Prophylactic treatments
- Ticks
- Neutering
- Oral health
Module 3: Adult Nutrition
- Food storage
- Non-energy producing nutrients
- Vitamins
- Differing nutritional needs
- Common dog and cat foods
Module 4: Basic Training and Understanding Basic Behaviour
- House training
- Body language and psychology of the cat and dog
- Basic training
- Punishment
- Common behavioural problems
Module 5: Owners' Responsibilities
- Legislation
- Codes of practice
- The five freedoms
- Moral responsibilities
- Kennels and catteries
Module 6: Caring for Older Cats and Dogs
- Behavioural changes
- Dietary changes
- Signs of pain
You must successfully complete a series of activities and assessments. Once all assessments and activities have been completed satisfactorily, you will then be awarded your certificate. The good news is, there is no final exam.
Additional information
Domestic Animal Care Level 3