Animal Care Diploma

• Course Code: SAC139
• Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

Are you interested in a career in animal management but don't have the time to go into a college every day?

If you are already busy with a full-time job, you don't have time to go to an old-fashioned college every day. This can make life tough if you want to know more about animal care.

But what if you could learn from home? Wouldn't it be easier for you to juggle work and family life if you could study a animal care course from your own living room?

At Open Study College when you buy this animal care course, you can learn new skills and obtain a recognised qualification without having to go to an old-fashioned college - ever!

This course is designed as an introduction to animal care and covers the basic needs of animals, an understanding of animal breeds and enables you to identify basic problems.

Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by phone and email. Your completed coursework can be delivered by post or email, so handing-in an assignment is as simple as a click of the mouse or as convenient as taking a stroll to the nearest post box at the end of your road.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success and balance it with your everyday work and family commitments – it's simple and stress-free, so buy this animal care course from Open Study College today!

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

130 hours (approximately) - No time limit for completion.

Assessment

A series of written assignments, which are submitted to 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

2 qualifications in one course!

Qualification 1: Animal Care Diploma

Animal Care Diploma entitles you to use the letters "SAC Dip" after your name.

Qualification 2: ncfe Level 3 Animal Care Award

This course is independently accredited on Level 3 on the England, Wales & Northern Ireland National Qualifications Framework - the equivalent of an NVQ Level 3 or an A-Level.

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