Diploma in Animal Care - Level 3

Overview:

Animal care has become a huge industry over the last few years, so it’s no surprise that there are 20,000 animal care businesses in the UK: The animal care sector employs over 200,000 people in the UK, so the industry is always seeking qualified professionals. It has never been a better time to gain an animal care qualification, and once your qualified you can work in all kinds of establishments, zoos, kennels, catteries, or you could even begin your own animal care business. As you can see, with an animal care qualification you’ll have loads of options!

This Diploma in Animal Care has been created by experts within the animal care industry, who will take you through comprehensive training, covering fundamental topics such as: dog behaviour, animal breeds, how to recognise and prevent common diseases, and dog learning. You’ll develop your own excellent animal care technique, which you can use to put into practice in the workplace.

Learning with Global Edulink has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you, and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand.

This course is comprised of professionally narrated e-Learning modules, interactive quizzes, tests and exams. All delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). An effective support service and study materials will build your confidence to secure your qualification.

Course Objectives:

• Develop your own animal care technique
• Understand rabbit and guinea pig breeds
• Learn how to care for birds
• Understand how to care for reptiles

Course Description:

This online training course is comprehensive and designed to cover the topics listed under the curriculum.

Course Curriculum1: Dog Behaviors2: Dogs Learning3: Body Languages4: A Dogs Eye View5: How Cats Behaviour Develops As They Grow6: Abnormal Cat's Behavior7: Reading Cat's Body Language8: Distinctive Cat Sounds9: Cat's Health Care10: Different Breeds Of Rabbits & Guinea Pigs11: Rabbit Or Guinea Pig Needs12: Different Breeds Of Hamsters, Gerbils, Mice & Exotic Rats13: General Tips On Caring For Birds14: Recognizing Common Diseases And Preventing Spread15: How To Care For Fish16: Recognizing Disease And What To Do17: Reptiles18: Diseases On ReptilesMock ExamFinal Exam

Method of Assessment:

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

Certification:

Successful learners will be awarded a Diploma in Animal Care – Level 3.

Entry Requirements:

Learners should be age 16 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.

Progression and Career Path:What job can I get with this diploma?

• Veterinary Care Assistant (average UK yearly salary: £15,482)

Typical duties include:

• Cleaning out and changing bedding
• Ensuring that animal enclosures are maintained
• Grooming and socialising animals
• Preparing food and feeding animals
• Assisting with moving animals
• Dog walking
• Checking for signs of illness
• Keeping relevant records

What other jobs can I get with this diploma?

• Kennel Assistant (average UK yearly salary: £15,600)
• Dog Groomer (average UK yearly salary: £17,798)
• Laboratory Animal Caretaker (average UK yearly salary: £15,482)
• Zoo Keeper (average UK yearly salary: £13,000)
• Dog Walker (average UK yearly salary: £11,120)

(Average salaries are according to payscale.com)