Diploma in Animal Care - Level 3
Access Duration - 365 Days
Accredited By "CPD & iAP"
Guided Learning Hours (25)
Course Material
Number of Modules 18
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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.
Who is this course aimed at?
- This course is ideal for anyone hoping to work in the animal care industry, whether you hope to join an existing business, or if you would like to establish your own animal care business. In addition, this course would be a great start for anyone hoping to work as a Veterinary Assistant, or as a Zoo Keeper.
Entry requirements
- Learners should be age 16 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.
- Course Objectives
- Access duration
- Course Units
- Course Description
- Method of assessment
- Certification
- Progression and career path
- Other Benefits
- Develop your own animal care technique
- Understand rabbit and guinea pig breeds
- Learn how to care for birds
- Understand how to care for reptiles
This course is delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). As this is an online course, you have no set timetable and can study at your own pace. Move through the modules as fast or slow as you wish, and return to previous sections at any point.
- Module 01:Â Dog Behaviors
- Module 02:Â Dogs Learning
- Module 03:Â Body Languages
- Module 04:Â A dogs eye view
- Module 05:Â How cats behaviour develops as they grow
- Module 06:Â Abnormal Cat's Behavior
- Module 07:Â Reading Cat's Body Language
- Module 08:Â Distinctive cat sounds
- Module 09: Cat's Health Care
- Module 10: Different Breeds of Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
- Module 11: Rabbit or Guinea Pig Needs
- Module 12:Â Different Breeds of Hamsters, Gerbils, Mice & Exotic Rats
- Module 13: General tips on caring for birds
- Module 14: Recognizing common diseases and preventing spread
- Module 15: How to care for fish
- Module 16: Recognizing disease and what to do
- Module 17: Reptiles
- Module 18: Diseases on Reptiles
This online training course is comprehensive and designed to cover the topics listed under the curriculum.
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.
Successful learners will be awarded a Level 3 Diploma in Animal Care.
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)
- Free examination and e-certificate
- Gain an accredited UK qualification
- Learners will be eligible for TOTUM Discount Card
- Excellent tutor support Monday-Friday
- One year's access to the course
- Support by phone, live chat, and email
- Join a friendly online learning platform
Key Features
Gain an Accredited UK Qualification
Access to Excellent Quality Study Materials
Personalised Learning Experience
Support by Phone, Live Chat, and Email
Eligible for TOTUM Discount Card
UK Register of Learning Providers Reg No : 10053842Course Curriculum
| 1: Dog Behaviors | |||
| Dog Behaviors | |||
| 2: Dogs Learning | |||
| Dogs Learning | |||
| 3: Body Languages | |||
| Body Languages | |||
| 4: A Dogs Eye View | |||
| A dogs eye view | |||
| 5: How Cats Behaviour Develops as They Grow | |||
| How cats behaviour develops as they grow | |||
| 6: Abnormal Cat's Behavior | |||
| Abnormal Cat’s Behavior | |||
| 7: Reading Cat's Body Language | |||
| Reading Cat’s Body Language | |||
| 8: Distinctive Cat Sounds | |||
| Distinctive cat sounds | |||
| 9: Cat's Health Care | |||
| Cat’s Health Care | |||
| 10: Different Breeds of Rabbits & Guinea Pigs | |||
| Different Breeds of Rabbits & Guinea Pigs | |||
| 11: Rabbit or Guinea Pig Needs | |||
| Rabbit or Guinea Pig Needs | |||
| 12: Different Breeds of Hamsters, Gerbils, Mice & Exotic Rats | |||
| Different Breeds of Hamsters, Gerbils, Mice & Exotic Rats | |||
| 13: General Tips on Caring for Birds | |||
| General tips on caring for birds | |||
| 14: Recognizing Common Diseases and Preventing Spread | |||
| Recognizing common diseases and preventing spread | |||
| 15: How to Care for Fish | |||
| How to care for fish | |||
| 16: Recognizing Disease and What to do | |||
| Recognizing disease and what to do | |||
| 17: Reptiles | |||
| Reptiles | |||
| 18: Diseases on Reptiles | |||
| Diseases on Reptiles | |||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam: Diploma in Animal Care – Level 3 | 01:00:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Exam: Diploma in Animal Care – Level 3 | 01:00:00 | ||
| Certificate Download Guide | |||
| Certificate Download Guide | 00:03:00 | ||
Joanne Critchley
I have just completed and passed my course in Animal care, I enjoyed the course and learned a lot.
Lia Hunter
I found it very useful and easy to follow. Customer service has been very helpful.
Oakley Newman
I found the service really helpful. The material was very easy to understand.
Regan Moore
Well written and valuable information that’s easy to read and understand. Would recommend to anyone who needs this knowledge.
Sean Walker
Really easy and achievable courses for good price as well, will be looking to do more in the future.
Joel Spencer
Very good course and easily accessible to complete from home. The course gives you all the information that you require about animal care.