Diploma in Animal Psychology - 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 Psychology qualification, and once your qualified you can work in all kinds of establishments, or you could even begin your own Animal Psychology business. As you can see, with an Animal Psychology qualification you’ll have loads of options!

This Diploma in Animal Psychology has been created by experts within the animal care industry, who will take you through comprehensive training, covering fundamental topics such as: how to calm an animal, how to choose the right pet, how to recognise animal behaviour, and how to understand animals. 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:

• Understand how to calm animal fear or anxiety
• Learn how to understand dog behaviour
• Learn how to understand cat behaviour
• Understand rabbit behaviour

Course Description:

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

Course Curriculum1: Domestication Of Pets How Pets Came From The Cold2: Choosing A Pet For You3: Normal Behaviour Of Dog When Your Pet Is Being True To His Nature4: Juniors And Seniors Of Dogs And Their Behaviour5: If Dogs Can Talk6: Calm The Pack Fear And Anxiety7: Calm The Pack Aggression8: How Well Do You Know Me, The Colourful World Of Dogs Antics Explained9: Understanding Your Dogs10: Elimination And Issues At Feeding Time11: What Is The Normal Behaviour For A Cat12: A Cat Is The Only Cat Who Knows Where Its At13: When You Have Had It With Your Cat Psychiatric Challenges14: Cat On A Griddle15: Aggression In Cats16: Understanding The RabbitsMock 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 Psychology – 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?

• Pet behaviour counsellor (average UK yearly salary: £15,000)

Typical duties include:

• Taking referrals from vets
• Holding consultations with animals and owners
• Conversing with owners and observing animals
• Trying to gauge the nature of behaviour problems
• Writing a behaviour or training plan
• Checking up on animals and their progress

What other jobs can I get with this diploma?

• Kennel Assistant (average UK yearly salary: £15,600)
• Animal Care Assistant (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)