Exotic Animal Care Course Level 3 – Endorsed

UK Open College
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  • I have done a few of these now and they are phenomenally ideal for a bustling mum attempting to gain capabilities in her extra time. I picked this college as every one of the exams and course work is on the web yet for a further charge I can at present get my CACHE authentications which is splendid. Surely suggest them.
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Online

£ 399 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

CACHE

This online course in Exotic Animal Care is primarily aimed at those students with a keen interest in specifically working with the exotics. This online course will provide those interested for personal or employment reasons. This course will provide students with the basics of nutrition, handling and the legislation around keeping exotic animals. The course can be completed from anyhere in the world.

Online learning provides an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in exotic animals to enhance their knowledge in this exciting and very rewarding sector.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This course encourages an understanding of the knowledge and the skills needed to care for young children. They cover children’s growth, learning and development.

The course provides the perfect stepping stone for further studies at a later date if required.

Students looking to enrol onto this course should meet the following criteria:
Be aged 16 Years or above
Possess a solid knowledge of the english language
Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
Basic computer skills: e.g Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
Have a genuine desire to succeed
Students do not require a placement or any previous knowledge of working with children to complete this course.

ABC QLS – Level 3 Exotic Animal Care Award – Certificate of Achievement

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details all of the units you have completed as part of your course).

Students are able to enrol online at any time of the year. No specific enrolment dates.

Once your information is received one of our course advisers will provide you with further information via email or telephone.

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  • I have done a few of these now and they are phenomenally ideal for a bustling mum attempting to gain capabilities in her extra time. I picked this college as every one of the exams and course work is on the web yet for a further charge I can at present get my CACHE authentications which is splendid. Surely suggest them.
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21/01/2017
What I would highlight: I have done a few of these now and they are phenomenally ideal for a bustling mum attempting to gain capabilities in her extra time. I picked this college as every one of the exams and course work is on the web yet for a further charge I can at present get my CACHE authentications which is splendid. Surely suggest them.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Animal Care
  • Child Protection
  • Child health
  • Child Nutrition
  • Play
  • Skills and Training
  • Child care
  • Training planning
  • Personal skills
  • Level 1
  • Cache

Teachers and trainers (1)

Allocated Upon Enrolment

Allocated Upon Enrolment

Tutor

Course programme

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 6 units of study in total as listed below.
6 tutor marked assignments to complete

UNIT 1: HISTORY OF EXOTIC PETS

  • Explain the development of the exotic pet trade and the problems associated with it
  • Evaluate concerns with conservation
  • Describe the purpose of CITES
  • Analyse legislation surrounding the keeping of exotic pets

UNIT 2: CARE OF CHIPMUNKS, CHINCHILLAS AND DEGUS

  • Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
  • Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of chipmunks, chinchillas and degus
  • Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
  • Explain the common medical disease seen in the range of exotic pets

UNIT 3: CARE OF SUGAR GLIDERS, FERRETS AND PYGMY HEDGEHOGS

  • Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
  • Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of sugar gliders, ferrets and pygmy hedgehogs
  • Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
  • Explain the common medical disease seen in the range of exotic pets

UNIT 4: CARE OF TORTOISES, TURTLES AND FROGS AND TOADS

  • Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
  • Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of tortoises, turtles and snakes
  • Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
  • Explain the common medical disease seen in the range of exotic pets

UNIT 5: CARE OF LIZARDS AND SNAKES

  • Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
  • Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of lizards
  • Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the specie
  • Explain the common medical disease seen in the range of exotic pets

UNIT 6: CARE OF CAGE AND AVIARY BIRDS

  • Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
  • Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of cage and aviary birds
  • Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
  • Explain the common medical disease seen in the range of exotic pets
Assessment

Learners will be required to complete a series of tutor marked assignments ( normally 1 after each unit) as they progress through this course. Each assignment will contain a variety of tasks/questions. These assignments are assessed by your tutor to monitor progress. You will be provided with constructive feedback to help you in completing each unit to the required standard.

Additional information

Students have a maximum of one year to complete. Course duration approx. 100 hours.

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Exotic Animal Care Course Level 3 – Endorsed

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