Domestic Animal Care (Level 3) Course

Course

Distance

£ 349 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    80h

  • Duration

    12 Months

Everyone who looks after cats and dogs, whether as pet owners or workers in the animal care sector, has a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that the welfare needs of domestic animals are met.

The course will enable you to:

Become a sensitive and knowledgeable carer of pets both young and old.
Gain a detailed knowledge of nutrition for cats and dogs in order to meet their optimum nutrition requirements.
Study behavioural training methods to ensure that your pet is well-behaved, socialised and happy.
Becoming an expert carer of domestic animals with the skills and knowledge to fulfil all their needs.

This course is particularly suited to current and future pet owners who want to expand their knowledge of caring for animals, and also for those who wish to work within the animal care sector of professional training and care.

About this course

Key Topics

Module 1: A New Puppy
Module 2: A New Kitten
Module 3: Adult Nutrition
Module 4: Basic Training and Understanding Basic Behaviour
Module 5: Owners' Responsibilities
Module 6: Caring for Older Cats and Dogs

No Entry Requirements

NCFE Level 3 Domestic Animal Care Certificate of Achievement

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Animal Care
  • Animal Nutrition

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Course programme

Domestic Animal Care (Level 3)

The Level 3 Domestic Animal Care course is divided into six comprehensive modules.

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

Domestic Animal Care (Level 3) Course

£ 349 VAT inc.