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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL CARE AND BEHAVIOUR BAG308

Duration (approx) 900 hours
Qualification

Study animal care and behaviour by distance learning to improve your job prospects and knowledge of animals.

  • This detailed course covers a wide range of topics from pet care to more unusual pets, such as snakes.
  • You choose the modules that suit you and your interests.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL CARE AND BEHAVIOUR BAG308
 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR BAG203
 ANIMAL GROOMING BAG106
 ANIMAL HEALTH CARE VAG100
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 PET CARE AAG100
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 4 of the following 16 modules.
 ANIMAL BREEDING BAG301
 ANIMAL DISEASES BAG219
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY I (ANIMAL ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY) BAG101
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY III (FEED AND NUTRITION) BAG202
 ANIMAL WELFARE BAG224
 AQUARIUM MANAGEMENT BEN105
 AVICULTURE (BIRD KEEPING) BAG108
 CAT PSYCHOLOGY AND TRAINING BAG222
 DOG CARE BAG105
 DOG PSYCHOLOGY AND TRAINING BAG221
 EQUINE BEHAVIOUR BAG216
 HERPETOLOGY BEN209
 HORSE CARE I BAG102
 NATURAL HEALTH CARE FOR ANIMALS BAG218
 ORNITHOLOGY BEN102
 STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS VBS101

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Study Animal Care and Behaviour with this exciting course. Increase your knowledge of the care and behaviour of animals.

  • Core modules provide a broad foundation in animal behaviour and care.
  • Elective modules enable students to tailor the course to their own areas of interest.
  • Unlimited access to our expert tutors.
  • Start at any time.  Study at your own pace - where and when you want to.

 

The Advanced Certificate In Animal Care And Behaviour is suitable for anyone involved with working with animals or keeping animals, such as people working in veterinarians, animal rescue, zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, pet grooming, kennels, or pet owners.

The course consists of five core modules. You will study Animal Health Care, Pet Care, Animal Behaviour, Grooming and carry out a research project on an area that interests you.

You will then choose four modules to suit you and your interests.  If you are unsure which module would suit you best, our animal studies tutors are always there to help you.

Learn to Make Informed Choices

Pets should be properly matched with their situation. Many animals spend their lives in the company of humans whether it is as a family pet, companion animal, work animal or one trained to take part in sports. Many of these animals are loved and cared for to a greater or lesser extent by those people who keep them.  In some cases however, those animals are not given the level of welfare which most of us would like to see.  Sometimes this can be from lack of education with these animals, and sometimes human ignorance plays the part.  

When owning a pet, or any animal, or deciding if there is a welfare issue, we should refer back to the five freedoms, which can vary slightly depending on location, but all carry the same intention.  

It has been suggested by animal protection groups that all animals have a right to five things:

  • Appropriate Food and Water
  • Appropriate Living Conditions
  • Prevention and Mitigation of Harm
  • Expression of Natural Behaviour
  • Appropriate Handling

When considering the well being of any pet, we must therefore ask;

  • Is this animal provided with an adequate diet for the species, and fresh drinking water?
  • Is this animal in any discomfort, and is the animal provided with the correct environment?
  • Is this animal suffering in any way from pain or injury?
  • Is this animal able to express normal behaviour, and is it able to express natural behaviours within its environment?
  • Is the animal living in fear or distress in any way?  Is the animal being caused any mental or physical suffering in the way it is kept as a pet?

By asking these questions, this allows us to assess the situation for all pets, or working animals, and decide whether their current situation is having a negative impact on their welfare.  

 

HOW THE COURSE WORKS

You can start the course at any time.

It is studied by distance learning, so you can study in the comfort of your own home. But this doesn't mean you are all alone in your studies.  Our highly qualified and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way.  If you have any questions at all, they are always happy to help.

To complete the course, you are required to study nine 100 hour modules. There is an assignment at the end of each lesson. At the end of each module, there is also an examination which you can take at a time and location to suit you. To pass the course you are required to pass all assignments and eight exams.  There is also an industry project to complete the course.

If you are not sure about going straight to the Advanced Certificate, you can study each of the modules mentioned as a standalone course.

 

WHY DO THIS COURSE?

  • Provides foundation learning and speciality options for people working within the animal industry.
  • Provides an ideal learning opportunity for those looking to start a business in pet or animal care.
  • Provides a solid basis of knowledge for those looking to advance their career or develop their business.

 

Any Questions? 

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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Kara WightKara Wight - Animal Scientist, Photographer and Business woman. BSc (Applied Bioscience and Zoology), HND (Animal Care), HND (Photography & Imaging) Kara gained an HND in Animal Care and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Applied Bioscience and Zoology. She has a wide range of experience working with animals such dogs, small pets, birds, zoo animals, British wildlife and reptiles. Kara gained this experience working within animal parks, canine rescue centres and a wildlife hospital. She also managed an animal care training facility for a college. At this training facility she instructed and lectured students within Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing from National Certificate level to Higher National Diploma levels. Kara also gained an HND in Photography and Imaging and has 5 years’ experience within this sector. She ran a small portraiture and wedding photography business and also exhibited work in art exhibitions. Kara gained more experience photographing sporting and festival events. Kara currently runs a pet care and training business in the UK and also has entry to undertake her MSc in International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law this academic year.
Alison Pearce (animal)B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Masters Degree in Ecotourism. P.G.Cert. Ed. (Science). Alison's first job was in 1982 as a stockwoman, working with pigs in Yorkshire. Within a few years she of that she was working for the University of Western Australia as a Research Technician and instructor with their school of Agricultural Science.In 1989 she moved to Melbourne University as Unit Manager and Instructor in Animal Husbandry. By the mid 1990's she moved back to England to work in Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing at Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture. Throughout her career, Alison has developed and delivered courses in veterinary nursing and animal sciences for vocational colleges and universities in Australia, New Zealand and Australia. She has built a high level of expertise and an outstanding international reputation as an expert in animal sciences.
Dr. Gareth PearceGraduated from the University of Nottingham in 1982 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Between 82 and 85 worked as Research Assistant and Demonstator in Animal Science at the University of Leeds. Over more than 30 years he has furthered his studies, obtaining eight significant university qualifications including degrees in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Gareth has significant teaching experience around the world as a faculty member at eight different universities including Associate Professor at Murdoch University and Director of Studies in Veterinary Science at Cambridge University. He has over 100 prestigious research papers published, and enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the fields of animal and veterinary science.
Cheryl McLardyA scientist, teacher, writer and animal scientist, with more than 20 years experience including: Sports Horse Stud Groom, Stable Manager, Yard Manager, Equine industrial Training Manager, FE Distance Learning Manager. Cheryl has travelled widely, working in England, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand; and is now based in Scotland. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons), Higher National Diploma in Horse Management, and a City and Guilds Teaching Certificate.


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