LEVEL 3 WORK BASED DIPLOMA ANIMAL CARE

Further Details
Course Code	LA87899
Location	Deeside
Duration	Open or Distance Learning, Learners are encouraged to work at their own pace, following individual programmes of learning. The length of time taken to complete will depend upon many factors, but most succeed between 18 & 24 months.
Department	Animal Care & Management
Start Date	Roll On, Roll Off
End Date	Roll On, Roll Off

Course Overview

The aim of this programme is to provide a work-related, competence-based qualification. It reflects the skills and knowledge needed to effectively do a job within the animal care industry, and shows that a learner is competent in this area of work. The Pet Care and Retail is suitable for most learners in an animal care working environment, who also undertake elements of pet care and retail. However, other pathways are available, including Dog Grooming, Animal Care and Welfare, Animal Welfare Enforcement, Zoos and Wildlife Establishments, Animal Training, Dog/Animal Wardens, and Animals in Education and Entertainment.

This level is ideal if you've worked in animal care for some time. You have plenty of experience, and you want to show that you have the skills you need to do your job well. This may be part of your professional development, or preparation for higher-level training.

To earn this qualification, you must complete a range of mandatory and optional units, totalling 54 or more credits. The exact selection of optional units you can choose from may depend on your job role, and can be tailored to meet your training needs, and the needs of your employer. Optional units include:
* Help customers to choose products in a retail environment
* Maintain the availability of goods for sale to customers in a retail environment
* Handle animals
* Sell over the counter medicines and treatments for the care of animals
* Improve the customer relationship
* Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security of the workplace

Entry Requirements

Suitable learners of all ages are invited to join anytime of the year. There are no minimum requirements, but a job scope assessment and initial assessments will be carried out to ensure that the correct course is chosen.

How you will be assessed

Assessment in the work area takes place throughout the programme, along with written and/or oral questioning, used to assess competence and underpinning knowledge. An assignment must also be completed. Your College Assessor will visit the workplace which must comply with working in a safe environment. Online support is available through a virtual learning environment.
Accreditation of prior learning is also considered, but this can be time bound.

Your future career path

Achieving one of these qualifications can help you work in roles such as:
Dog groomer
Animal technician
Applied animal behaviourist
Kennel worker
Pet shop assistant

Cost

In many cases, funding may be available towards the cost of the course. Please contact our employer engagement team on 0300 30 30 006 or email employers@cambria.ac.uk to discuss funding eligibility.