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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.
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:
Future career options:
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.
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:
You do not need any skills or knowledge to enrol onto this Exotic Animal Care QLS Level 3 course. However, a Level 2 Animal course may be beneficial.
* Not included with the online study option
No. Your certification is issued based on your tutor-marked assignments.
No, everything you need is included in the price!
You will send your assignments to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you.
It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 03300 563 100 and they'll do their best to help.
From £18.37 /month
or from £679 in full