Principles of British Wildlife care and Rehabilitation QLS Level 3

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ABC1159

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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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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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