If you’ve always loved animals and have a passion for working with them, had pets along the way or worked in animal care, it may be time to transform your enthusiasm into a profession. Pet care is highly popular as pet owners are always on the lookout for trustworthy and reliable pet carers. Pet owners want the best care for their pets, and it has to be the right person that their pet will get along with, trust and engage with. Pet owners prefer one to one attention and a pet carer is usually able to provide this service. The Certificate in Pet Care at QLS Level 3 is an in-depth course on everything you need to know about animal care, and what type of role you want to play in this industry, including setting up your own pet care business. You will be equipped with the appropriate skills and understanding of how to be a successful pet carer.
Pet owners may not always be able to spend all of their time with their pet. They too have busy lifestyles and as such a pet carer is the best choice. The course will discuss a number of key topics including an introduction to animal care, provide basic care for dogs, cats, birds and freshwater fish. Each module will be explored in-depth to ensure the learner gains a complete understanding of the subject matter.
The Certificate in Pet Care at QLS Level 3 will give you the confidence and skills to set up a pet care service. The qualification will also enable you to progress in your career in the pet care industry.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Global Edulink offers the most convenient path to gain skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in an IT or corporate environment. You can study at your own pace at Global Edulink and you will be provided with all the necessary material, tutorials, qualified course instructor, narrated e-learning modules and free resources which include Free CV writing pack, free career support and course demo to make your learning experience more enriching and rewarding
The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.
At the end of the Certificate in Pet Care at QLS Level 3, learners will be evaluated through a MCQ test at the end of the unit, or at the completion of the course.
Those who successfully complete the course will be issued the Certificate in Pet Care at QLS Level 3 by the Quality Licence Scheme.
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.
Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.
Once you successfully qualify in the Certificate in Pet Care at QLS Level 3, you can have a career in the pet care industry. If you are interested in working with different types of pets or volunteering with animals, this qualification will give you a starting point to further your career path. Animal care workers who are in pursuit of a promotion will also find this course highly useful. Additionally, you will gain the relevant skills and understanding to setup your own pet care business. Following are some of thejob roles you can land in the industry.
Meet Your Tutor | |||
Meet Your Tutor | |||
1. Introduction to Your Tutor | |||
Celebrity Mentor Series: Dr Kate – Introduction | |||
Celebrity Mentor Series: Dr Kate – Pet Care | |||
2. Introduction to Animal Health | |||
Introduction to Animal Care – Slides | |||
Introduction to Animal Care – File download | |||
Introduction to Animal Care – Test | |||
3. How to Care for Dogs and Puppies | |||
Provide Basic Care for Domestic Dogs – Slides | |||
Provide Basic Care for Dogs – File download | |||
Caring for your Domestic Dog – Test | |||
4. Taking Care of a Cat | |||
Caring for Your Domestic Cat – Slides | |||
Caring for Domestic Cats – File download | |||
Caring for Domestic Cats – Test | |||
5. How to Give Basic Care for Birds | |||
Provide Basic Care for Birds – Slides | |||
Provide Basic Care for Birds – File download | |||
Provide Basic Care for Birds – Test | |||
6. Basic Care of Freshwater Fish | |||
Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish – Slides | |||
Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish – File download | |||
Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish – Test | |||
7. Taking Care of Rodents and Rabbits | |||
Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits – Slides | |||
Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits – File download | |||
Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits – Test | |||
8. How to Care for Reptiles and Amphibians | |||
Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians – Slides | |||
Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians – File download | |||
Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians – Test |
Jackie Taylor
I want to thank the provider for their commitment to students. I have taken online courses previously but never found this level of effort.
Shay Marsh
The learning experience was very good. I had a great time.
Brett Powell
Taking this course has given me the skills to setup my own pet care business. I’m excited to put my knowledge to practical use.