Animal Care Level 3

About this Course

Studying for the Animal Care Level 3 course with us will give you an insight into various different aspects of caring for different animals and what needs they have. This course is great for learning the different requirements of animals for anyone that cares for animals in their work or at home.

Study Time:	100 hours
Enrolment length:	12 months
Course Format:	Online
Entry Requirements:	None Specific

Upon completion of this course students receive a Quality Licence Scheme certificate and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Certification

To complete this Animal Care Level 3 course you will need to submit, and pass, all of the tutor marked assignments. There are six assignments in the course and no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus. All assignments are coursework based and are in an essay/question and answer style to test your knowledge of the topics covered in each of the course sections.

Course Content

This course assesses the following units:

Unit 1: Nutritional requirements of animals

All animals feed and take in nutrition in a different way. Some will only eat vegetation, whereas others will hunt for meat and kill prey in order to survive. In this unit we will look at the needs of different animal types and the way in which they take in the essential ingredients needed to live.

This unit will teach you to:

• Understand the different types of animal feeders
• The nutritional requirements of food, what they are, where they are found and why they are needed
• How to choose the correct food
• The quantity and timing of feeding
• The storage and disposal of food
• Some examples of not meeting an animals nutritional requirements

Unit 2: Housing requirements of animals

Knowing how to care for and treat animals that may have health issues is very important for those working in animal care. In this unit we will explore the need for first aid provisions and how to treat diseases and issues that may occur. We will also look at first aid procedures and remedies that should be employed by owners in emergency situations.

This unit will teach you to:

• State the housing requirements of animals
• List the different types of bedding materials
• List the fixtures and fittings different animals require
• Explain how to clean and maintain different animal accommodation
• Describe the different ways that waste is disposed of correctly

Unit 3: Health and well-being of animals

This unit will focus on the housing requirements of animals and aims to teach about what different species need. Understanding the various bedding requirements, fittings and housing requirements is essential for anyone caring for an animal.

This unit will teach you to:

• Explain the ways in which diseases can be prevented
• List the common diseases found in cats, dogs and rabbits
• Understand what is meant by the terms endoparasite and ectoparasite and be able to list examples of each
• Discuss the signs of health in animals
• Be able to explain first aid procedures and their remedies

Unit 4: Animal handling

In this unit we will explore the ranges of animal behaviours that can be displayed and how to spot any abnormalities in the behavioural patterns of an animal that you care for. Since animals cannot vocalise issues, we must look for more subtle signs of behaviour that will let us know when something is wrong.

This unit will teach you to:

• Understand why we need to handle, restrain and move animals
• Understand personal protective equipment and why we use it
• Identify different types of handling and restraint equipment
• Reduce stress when handling, restraining and moving animals

Unit 5: Behaviour and training

When moving or restraining an animal it is very important to do so carefully and ensure that you provide enough support so that the animal does not get injured or distressed. To do this, certain measures, techniques and equipment should be utilised which we will learn about in this unit of the course.

This unit will teach you to:

• Describe the normal and abnormal behaviour of a range of animals
• State the emotions that are shown by animals
• Understand why we observe the behaviour in animals and state the methods of observing and recording
• List the ways in which abnormal behaviour can be reduced and avoided
• Understand what is meant by the word enrichment and come up with strategies of providing environmental enrichment

Unit 6: Working with animals

Different animals play roles in society and have a strong bond with humans. In this unit we will look at how these animals interact with us, how they should be treated in the eyes of the law and various methods of farming and gathering produce that is best for animals.

This unit will teach you to:

• Identify animal welfare needs and will be able to discuss how we can meet these needs
• Explain what the animal welfare act 2006 is and how it relates to looking after animals
• Understand the current legislation that needs to be followed when dealing with animals
• List the animals used in production and be able to list the items produce
• Understand what intensive farming is and be able to compare it to free range and organic farming

This course can be taken over a 12 month period but you can complete it as fast or as slowly as you wish.

Online study and instant enrolment

All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.

Our Online Campus includes:

• Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
• Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
• Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
• Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
• Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
• Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
• Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
• Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
• Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.

Unlimited assessment submissions

All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.

Get full tutor support

Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.

We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 6 assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!