OS032 Domestic Animal Care

Domestic Animal Care NCFE Level 3 | Animal Care Training Course

NCC Home Learning are now pleased to offer a brand new Domestic Animal Care Level 3 course!

Course Description

Domestic Animal Care

This Domestic Animal Care course covers the following modules.  All pet owners are required by law to be responsible for the welfare of their pets.  This course does not only outline the do's and don'ts of pet care, but is also a fascinating course for any pet owner.

Module 1: A New Puppy

• Choosing a puppy
• Feeding a puppy
• Socialisation and habitualisation
• Prophylactic treatments
• Fleas
• Neutering
• Oral health

Module 2: A New Kitten

• Choosing a kitten
• Feeding a kitten
• Socialisation and habitualisation
• Prophylactic treatments
• Ticks
• Neutering
• Oral health

Module 3: Adult Nutrition

• Food storage
• Non-energy producing nutrients
• Vitamins
• Differing nutritional needs
• Common dog and cat foods

Module 4: Basic Training and Understanding Basic Behaviour

• House training
• Body language and psychology of the cat and dog
• Basic training
• Punishment
• Common behavioural problems

Module 5: Owners' Responsibilities

• Legislation
• Codes of practice
• The five freedoms
• Moral responsibilities
• Kennels and catteries

Module 6: Caring for Older Cats and Dogs

• Behavioural changes
• Dietary changes
• Signs of pain

Previous Knowledge Required

No previous knowledge required.

Support

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Assessment

The Domestic Animal Care course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Modules

• Module 1: A New Puppy
• Module 2: A New Kitten
• Module 3: Adult Nutrition
• Module 4: Basic Training and Understanding Basic Behaviour
• Module 6: Caring for Older Cats and Dogs

Awarding Body

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).
 
This award has been designed to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

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