ANIMAL CARE COURSE
Category:
Animal Care Courses
Course Format
Paper Based
Approximate Study Time
100 Hours (Self Study)
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £145.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £50.00 |
Price:
£295.00
VAT inclusive
Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service) |
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The Animal Care Level 2 Course is designed to provide you with all the basic skills and knowledge to enable you to successfully understand the care which a wide range of animals need. From horses to hamsters, from parrots to pole cats, we cover all the key issues that you, as an animal enthusiast, are likely to need to know to ensure that the animal thrives in a happy, hygienic and suitable environment. We also tell you how to protect yourself from what could be dangerous circumstances so that neither the animal nor you are hurt.
The home study courses are split into the following Units:
- Unit One – Getting Started
The following topics are covered: Introduction; Course structure; Benefits of this course; and Getting the most out of this course.
- Unit Two – History & Pet Ownership
The following topics are covered: Domestication; Animals in the media; Classification of animals; Types of common pets; Choosing the right pet; and Therapeutic value.
- Unit Three – Safety, Welfare, Health & Hygiene
The following topics are covered: Safety and zoonosis; Correct handling methods; Typical restraints; Vehicle safety; Micro-chips and other ID methods; Pet proofing; Animal rescue and welfare organisations; How to clean an pet’s bed/living areas; Dealing with pests and parasites; and Preventative health.
- Unit Four – Anatomy & Physiology
The following topics are covered: Cells and tissues; Locomotion; Digestive system; Urinary system; Circulatory and respiratory systems; Reproductive system; Endocrine system; and Nervous system.
- Unit Five – Animal First Aid
The following topics are covered: Aims; Handling and transport; Examination and history taking; ABC; Shock; Wounds and burns; Fractures; Poisoning and fitting; Diarrhoea and vomiting; Administering medication; and First-aid kit.
The following topics are covered: Characteristics; Groups and breeds; Nutrition and exercise; Behaviour and training; Grooming and care; Breeding; and Common diseases.
The following topics are covered: Characteristics; Groups and breeds; Nutrition and exercise; Behaviour and training; Grooming and care; Breeding; and Common diseases.
- Unit Eight – Horses & Ponies
The following topics are covered: History and anatomy; Groups and breeds; Nutrition, housing and exercise; Behaviour and training; Grooming and care; Breeding; and Common diseases.
The following topics are covered: Anatomy and characteristics; Cage or aviary; Seed eaters; Poultry; Birds of prey; and Common diseases.
The following topics are covered: General care; Cold water fish; Tropical fish; Marine fish; Breeding; and Common diseases.
- Unit Eleven – Snakes & Lizards
The following topics are covered: Housing and general care; Bearded Dragons; Geckos; Blue Tongued Skinks; Green Anoles; Corn Snakes; King and Milk Snakes; Ball Pythons; More difficult to keep reptiles; and Common diseases.
- Unit Twelve – Tortoises, Turtles & Terrapins
The following topics are covered: Anatomy and characteristics; Housing and general care; Nutrition; Hibernation; Breeding; and Common diseases.
- Unit Thirteen – Insects & Amphibians
The following topics are covered: Why have a creepy crawly as a pet?; Spiders and Scorpions; Stick and leaf insects; Praying mantis; Beatles, centipedes and millipedes; Snails, slugs and worms; Frogs and toads; and Common problems.
- Unit Fourteen – Hamsters, Gerbil, Rats & Mice
The following topics are covered: Characteristics; Housing and general care; Nutrition, and exercise; Breeding; and Common diseases.
- Unit Fifteen – Ferrets & Polecats
The following topics are covered: History and Characteristics; Groups and breeds; Nutrition, housing and exercise; Behaviour and training; Grooming and care; Breeding; and Common diseases.
- Unit Sixteen – Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
The following topics are covered: Ownership and Characteristics; Groups and breeds; Anatomy; Nutrition, housing and exercise; Behaviour and training; Grooming and care; Breeding; and Common diseases.
- Unit Seventeen – Chinchillas
The following topics are covered: What makes them different?; Nutrition, housing and exercise; Grooming and care; Breeding; and Common diseases.
The following topics are covered: Safety; Types; What to do with injured wildlife; Orphans; and Should we keep wildlife as pets?.
Pre-Requirements:
There are no particular entry requirements.
Course Duration & Support:
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. You also have access to a personal tutor by mail or email for a 12 month period. As the home study courses are self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer.
Assessment:
You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. Students will be required to compose relevant stories and extracts for their coursework. Your work can be sent back to your course tutor by email or by post.
Qualification:
The award is gained from successfully completed coursework so there is no exam to complete. On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Level 2 Animal Care Award. This award has been independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2. |
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The award is issued through NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
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