Principles of British Wildlife care and Rehabilitation Level 3

Course code: ABC1159

Explore the world of British wildlife care and rehabilitation with this distance learning course.

Understand the basic principles and ethics of wildlife care including rehabilitation and release
Develop your knowledge in the care and management of birds
Gain an insight into the care and management of small mammals
Explore the care and management of larger mammals
Investigate the care and management of marine mammals
Identify rehabilitation considerations and release methods

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This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by post or 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 a full years’ worth of support and advice to help get you through your course!

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Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours.

Course Outcome

Principles of British Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor marked assignments.

Unit 1

Basic Principles and Ethics of Wildlife Care Including Rehabilitation and Release

Caring for injured wildlife
Ethics of treating and rehabilitating injured wildlife
Law surrounding the care of wildlife in the United Kingdom
Process of rehabilitation of wildlife

Unit 2

Care and Management of Birds

History of common sea birds and birds of prey
Know when a bird can be treated and released into the wild
History of common British birds
Assessing injuries and considering rehabilitation
Capture and handling techniques for a variety of birds
Common first aid treatments for birds

Unit 3

Care and Management of Small Mammals

Natural history of common British rodents
Hedgehogs and bats
Assessing injured animals
Natural history of rabbits and hares
Assessing rabbit and hares injuries and when they can be released
Capture and handling techniques for a variety of small mammals
Common first aid treatments for small mammals

Unit 4

Care and Management of Larger Mammals

Natural history of foxes and deer
How the history of foxes and deer is important when assessing for injuries and release
Capture and handling techniques for a variety of mammals
Common first aid for larger mammals

Unit 5

Care and Management of Marine Mammals

Natural history of cetaceans
How the history of cetaceans are important when assessing for injuries and release
Capture and handling techniques for a variety of marine mammals
Common first aid treatments for marine mammals

Unit 6

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation consideration and release methods
Rehabilitation and release of birds
Rehabilitation and release of mammals
Rehabilitation and release of marine mammals

Assessment

This course is assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your course tutor to be marked. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You will have a year to complete this course. This gives you plenty of time to complete your studies.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be sent by post or email, depending on your preference. You will also receive 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).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We 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 ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.

This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous skills or knowledge to enrol onto this course, although a Level 2 in an animal course would be beneficial.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
* Comprehensive study guide
* Exclusive Open Study College Pen
* Student study planner
* Three colour highlighter
* Student notebook
* Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Are there any additional costs?

No. Everything you need is included in the price!

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 Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.