Exotic Animal Care QLS Level 3

Course Code

ABC016

Are you an animal lover with an interest in exotic animals? Then this Exotic Animal Care QLS Level 3 course is the one for you.

Gain a fascinating insight into caring for these unique animals.
Understand the basic nutritional requirements of the animals.
Understand the legislation surrounding the keeping of exotic animals as pets.
Simply study stress-free all from the comfort of your own home.

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Whether you want to pursue a career working with exotic animals or simply want to know more about looking after your new pet, you’ll gain a fascinating insight into caring for these unique animals.

This course will cover topics from understanding the basic nutritional requirements of the animals to handling them and the legislation surrounding the keeping of exotic animals as pets.

With full tutor support available and no deadlines or timetabling to contend with, learning a new skill has never been easier. Simply study stress-free all from the comfort of your own home.

It is ideal for:

Students who want to develop their animal behaviour knowledge
Those aspiring to work or progress their career in the animal industry.

Future career options:

Animal technician
Equine groom
Pest control surveyor
Animal attendant
Animal keeper
Large animal technician
Trainee zookeeper
Contract animal technician
Mammal keeper
Primate care staff
Animal care assistant
Animal rehomer

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours.

Course Outcome

Exotic Animal Care Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Explain the development of the exotic pet trade and the problems associated with it
Evaluate concerns with conservation
Describe the purpose of CITES
Analyse legislation surrounding the keeping of exotic pets

Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of chipmunks, chinchillas and degus
Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
Explain the common medical diseases seen in this range of exotic pets

Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of sugar gliders, ferrets and pygmy hedgehogs
Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
Explain the common medical diseases seen in this range of exotic pets

Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of tortoises, turtles and snakes
Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
Explain the common medical diseases seen in this range of exotic pets

Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of lizards
Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
Explain the common medical diseases seen in this range of exotic pets

Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of cage and aviary birds
Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
Explain the common medical diseases seen in this range of exotic pets

Assessment

You will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 80 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course materials either by post or online, as well as tutor support by email.

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this Exotic Animal Care QLS Level 3 course, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider 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.

According to the National Careers Service, animal care assistants will earn an average of £14,000 per year when starting out.

By working a typical 38-40 hours a week, a more experienced animal care assistant will earn an average of £24,000 a year.

An animal care assistant can work in many different environments, from a wildlife park, kennels, or an animal welfare centre. These are just some of the day-to-day tasks an animal care assistant may need to perform:

Make sure animals are exercised regularly.
Check animals daily and monitor their health.
Update records and deal with questions from colleagues or the public.
Prepare food and help out at feeding times.
Look after sick or distressed animals.
Clean out kennels, enclosures, cages, or stables.
Clean and groom animals.

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* Comprehensive study guide
* Open Study College Pen and Highlighter
* Student notebook

* Not included with the online study option

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