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Course Overview
Feline Studies Level 3
Course code: ABC946
Explore the exciting world of feline studies, from home. This course is great for all you cat lovers!
This course will enable you to:
- Understand the evolution and domestication of the feline
- Analyse the basic anatomy of the cat
- Examine breeds of cats and common breed specific problems
- Examine common feline behaviours
- Evaluate the value of correct nutrition
- Summarise infectious and non-infectious disease of the cat
This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by email making it simple and hassle-free.
All of the materials will be delivered to you, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.
Join over 75,000 people that have studied with us and enrol with us today. Home learning couldn’t be easier!
Course Content
Unit 1: Evolution and domestication of the feline
- Evolution and adaptation of Felis catus
- Domestication of the feline
- Social structure of cats
- Role of cats in religion, folklore and legend
Unit 2: Anatomy and physiology of the feline
- Function and role of the skeleton and muscles
- Uses of the special senses
- Circulatory and lymphatic systems
- Digestive and urinary systems
Unit 3: Breeds of cats and breed specific disorders
- Governing Council of Cat Fancy
- Different breed groups of cats
- Different mating methods
- Inherited and genetic health disorders
Unit 4: Common feline behaviours
- Cat’s body language
- Feline behaviours and wild cat behaviour
- Feline communication
- How cat behaviour can improve cat/human relationships
Unit 5: Correct nutrition
- Feline digestive system
- Nutrition required for an obligate carnivore
- Changes of diet from kitten-hood to old age
- Medical impact of poor nutrition
Unit 6: Infectious and non-infectious diseases of the cat
- Infectious and non-infectious diseases
- Vaccination
- Welfare requirements for infectious cases
- Problems seen in old age
Other Information
Assessment
This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.
Course Duration
This course will take you 12 months to complete.
Study Method
This course will allow you to work at home or at work. All materials for the course will be received by post. You will also get tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Open Study College has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. ABC Awards & Certa Awards endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
ABC Awards and Certa Awards have long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards and Certa Awards combine over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.
Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards and Certa Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales
Q&As
Your Questions Answered
What skills are needed to enrol in this course?
You do not need any skills or previous qualifications to enrol onto this course. Although a Level 2 Animal course would help to ensure a sound foundation to pursue this course. You will also be required to undertake your own research.
Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?
You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.
What is included in the cost of my course?
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE CV writing service
- *Comprehensive study guide
- *Open Study College pen and highlighter
- *Student study planner
- *Student notebook
- *Document wallet
* Not included with the online study option
How do I get my work assessed?
You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will achieve Feline Studies Level 3.
What happens if I lose my course pack?
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.
What if I still have questions?
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 Student Support Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.
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