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ASET Diploma in Animal Care Double Award Course Code: SAC139

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Accredited Animal Care Award! With this Animal Care Award course you receive two awards!

Course Content

• Cats
• Dogs
• Horses 
• Birds 
• Rabbits 
• Reptiles and amphibians 
• Guinea pigs, hamsters and mice

Module 1: Cats: On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

• Discuss how important the breed of cat is as a selection criterion 
• Describe what impact improper feeding can have on a cat's health 
• Define whether it is possible to train a cat

Module 2: Dogs: On successful completion of this module the student will be able to: 

• Evaluate the dangers of inadequate feeding and overfeeding 
• Investigate canine nutrition 
• Discuss exercise 
• Define grooming 
• Analyse how a disease/illness is identified

Module 3: Horses: On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

• Discuss points you should consider when buying a horse 
• Define conformation 
• Describe the ideal stable 
• List for what purposes you would use a dandy brush 
• List for what purposes you would use a body brush 
• Identify the symptoms of Colic

Module 4: Birds: On successful completion of this module the student will be able to: 

• Describe the varieties of housing available to the bird keeper 
• Explain how to handle a bird correctly 
• Identify what clues you would look for if a bird seemed unwell 
• Discuss how you would identify and treat constipation

Module 5: Rabbits: On successful completion of this module the student will be able to: 

• Analyse the factors that one might need to consider when choosing a rabbit 
• Discuss suitable housing for a pet rabbit 
• Define a healthy diet for an adult working buck and investigate why caution is necessary when feeding fresh plants to your rabbits 
• Describe the correct way to handle a rabbit 
• Identify some common ailments a rabbit might suffer from

Module 6: Reptiles and Amphibians: On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

• Explain the distinguishing characteristics of reptiles and amphibians 
• Describe how you would house reptiles or amphibians 
• Discuss how you would generally care for reptiles/amphibians 
• Evaluate feeding routines

Module 7: Guinea Pigs, Hamsters and Mice: On successful completion of this module the student will be able to: 

• Describe suitable housing for a guinea pig 
• Evaluate what temperature guinea pigs should be kept at and discuss what happens if the temperature drops 
• Analyse what food should you never feed to a guinea pig and explain why 
• Explain what can happen if a female hamster with a litter is disturbed and how can this be avoided

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 130 hours and there is no time limit for completion.

Assessment

This Animal Care Diploma course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start this course at any time.

Qualifications

This Animal Care Diploma course is fantastic value and provides TWO qualifications in one course! This means that you can obtain:

Qualification 1: Animal Care Diploma entitling you to use the letters "SAC Dip" after your name.

Qualification 2: ASET Level 3 Animal Care Award This Course leads to an ASET Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can read more about ASET and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions & Answers

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

There is no time limit to complete this Animal Care home learning course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines, this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

What is included in the cost of my course?

• You will receive your official course manuals
• A4 folder containing assignments
• Unlimited tutor support

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your diploma proving your success in Animal Care.

What do I do if I still have questions?

Please feel free to use the Contact Us Form on this website. A home learning course tutor will respond as soon as possible.

If you enrol on more than one home learning course we wont charge any extra postage! Click here for a full list of distance learning courses available