Feline Studies QLS Level 3

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ABC946

Are you looking to pursue a career in working with animals? By completing this Feline Studies QLS Level 3 course, you could start in a field that offers a wide range of opportunities, from zookeeping and professional pet training, right through to wildlife conservation and academic research.

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.

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Do you see yourself working with cats on a day-to-day basis? Well, animal behaviourists and animal carers enjoy a diverse range of career opportunities, ranging from zookeeping and professional pet training, right through to wildlife conservation and working for animal charities.

During this course you will examine topics such as: the domestication of the feline, different breed groups of cats, nutrition required for an obligate carnivore, and much more.

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 course 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.

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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
Pet health advisor

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Evolution and adaptation of felis catus
Domestication of the feline
Social structure of cats
Role of cats in religion, folklore and legend

Function and role of the skeleton and muscles
Uses of the special senses
Circulatory and lymphatic systems
Digestive and urinary systems

Governing council of cat fancy
Different breed groups of cats
Different mating methods
Inherited and genetic health disorders

Cat’s body language
Feline behaviours and wild cat behaviour
Feline communication
How cat behaviour can improve cat/human relationships

Feline digestive system
Nutrition required for an obligate carnivore
Changes of diet from kitten-hood to old age
Medical impact of poor nutrition

Infectious and non-infectious diseases
Vaccination
Welfare requirements for infectious cases
Problems seen in old age

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

Upon successful completion of this Feline Studies 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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