There is no experience or previous qualifications required for
enrolment for most of these courses. Any specific entry requirements
will be detailed on the appropriate course page. They are available to
all students, of all ages and
academic backgrounds.
Format of the
Courses
There are no essays required for any of these courses. Each
course is divided into modules with course notes provided for each one.
Within the notes are module questions that will normally require
additional research to answer. There is generally one larger project
per module and finally revision questions that can be answered using
the module notes. Once the questions have been answered send your work
for marking to your tutor in the folder supplied or by email. A report
is then produced for you highlighting any strengths and weaknesses (if
any) in your work in a student log-book. This is then all returned to
you along with the next module. You do not need to do all of the
modules, if you are only interested in certain topics then we will
still provide you with a certificate stating what modules you have successfully
completed.
Speed of Study
It is possible to complete any of the courses at a rate of one
module a month, however experience tells us that you should allow a
little longer. It is entirely up to you how fast you work and this will
depend on your own personal commitments, all we ask is that you contact
your tutor once a month. We don't set deadlines and
try to be as flexible as possible with students.
What's
Included
* All study materials
* Study Guide
* Full Tutor and Admin support
Each course is divided into modules with course notes provided
for each one. Within the notes are module questions that will normally
require additional research to answer. There is generally one larger
project per module and finally revision questions that can be answered
using the module notes. Once the questions have been answered send your
work for marking to your tutor. A report is then produced for you
highlighting any strengths and weaknesses (if any) in your work in a
student log-book. This is then all returned to you along with the next
module. You do not need to do all of the modules, if you are only
interested in certain topics then we will still
provide you with a certificate stating what you have successfully
completed.
Tutor
Support
Upon
registration, you are assigned a personal tutor to help you with your
work and any questions you might have. The tutors' job is not only to
mark your work but also to provide academic support and guidance if
required. He or she will be available to answer queries by phone (not
after 9pm please) or e-mail. In the unfortunate circumstances that a
students' work falls below the required standard it will be returned,
(usually following a discussion) in order that the student can
re-submit the work before the mark is recorded. All tutors are experts
in the field and many also have teaching qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
On successful completion of all modules you will receive a diploma/certificate.
If
you have chosen to just complete specific modules of the course you
will receive a separate certificate for each module completed
successfully.
Accreditation, Recognition and Approvals
Our courses satisfy the rigorous
standards applied by a number of independent bodies. These independent
bodies range from the professional to the academic and many are under
the control of government departments and offices. We believe that the
following list of organisations that approve or recognise our
courses is unrivaled in the private provision of animal related
courses.
The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC):
As a result of the mutually compatible interests in promoting highly
qualified, ethical animal behaviour advisors, together with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, we are
pleased to announce the approval of continuing education units now
being awarded for select courses and classes. The IAABC is a
professional association for the field of animal behaviour consulting.
The association represents the professional interests of behaviour
consultants throughout the world. It is involved with the problems,
needs and changing patterns of animal-owner relationships, and helps to
ensure that trained practitioners meet the publics needs. The
association's members meet standards for education and training and are
held to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Certified
members qualify in one or more species-specific divisions, working with
dogs, cats, horses, and/or parrots. Associate members are consultants
in practice, on the path to Certified membership.
EADL:
The European association of schools, institutions and individuals
working in correspondence and distance education. With members from
over 20 European countries, the Association is a representative forum
for the exchange of information and ideas on current practice and
developments in the expanding field of distance learning. Nearly all
member states of the European Community are represented in the EADL.
But the EADL has also members in Norway, Russia, Switzerland and
Turkey. With 5,000 different courses the members of the EADL work with
more than 2,5 million students all over Europe.
Lantra Awards:
Lantra Awards is a nationally recognised Awarding Body approved to
develop and accredit Qualifications they specialise in qualifications
and training for people in the land-based and environmental sector.
Lantra Awards have more than 30 years experience and operate through a
national network of local approved centres and training providers.
Lantra Awards are currently working with existing and new providers to
ensure that provision meets the needs of employers and of learners.
Lantra Awards has achieved ISO9001:2000 and is accredited for Investors
in People. They are committed to providing first rate customer service
and quality.
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL):
We are pleased to announce that the ZSL will accept our students’ applications for Student Fellowship of their
organisation (application forms are sent out as part of the
registration process). Apart from an extensive list of benefits to
individuals, we feel that it is an honour to have been allowed such an
arrangement which permits our course provider to promote and support
the conservation and research work that is carried out by such an
esteemed organisation.
UKRLP:Animal
Jobs Direct is listed on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP)
which is a project led by the Government's Department for Education and
Skills.
The Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme:
The Kennel Club’s Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training
and Canine Behaviour is a membership scheme open to anyone working, or
wishing to work, in any area of dog training and canine behaviour. It
should be pointed out that the KC do not formally ‘recognise’ or
recommend any course providers, any provider claiming such recognition
is doing so without their permission. The KC does however accept that
certain courses do contribute towards and support the scheme and many
of our courses fall into that category.
The U.K. Registry of Canine Behaviourists Ltd (UKRCB): As
a result of the mutually compatible interests in promoting highly
qualified (practically and academically), professional and ethical
canine behaviour advisors, we are pleased to announce a
formal association with the UKRCB. The UKRCB, founded in 1992 is a
professional body of canine behaviour therapists with members
practising throughout Great Britain and a selected number of
international members. It comprises a nationwide network of canine
behaviour advisors who offer a comprehensive referral service to
veterinary surgeons and their clients for owners of dogs with behaviour
problems.The UKRCB, recommended by the Dogs Trust (formerly the
National Canine Defence League) has a real commitment to education and
promoting responsible dog ownership. Membership is open to practising
canine behaviour advisors who meet the criteria and high standards set
by the UKRCB.
IACE: The Institute for Animal Care Education:
exists to promote education within the animal care industry. It was
founded in 1996 and promotes a range of courses for the industry. The
Institute fulfills the requirement for a body within the animal care
sector which is focused on the education and welfare needs of the
industry. The executive council also agrees the appointment of a panel
whose role is to agree codes of practice and standards within
organisations delivering courses as well as appointing external
verifiers to ensure that those animal welfare and educational standards
are maintained. All courses recognised by the Institute that are
outside the National Framework (privately provided) are certificated by
them.
These
online courses are run by the leading global and most widely officially
and independently recognised private provider in animal education.
We
are dedicated to the furthering of
knowledge in all subjects related to animals and animal behaviour and
only run courses related to animal care and the courses are based on
knowledge, experience and a passion for animals.
We are committed to good practice and delivering quality tuition through
the medium of correspondence. All the courses are written, edited
and published by professionals with years of teaching and first
hand experience with animals. The tutors are experts in their
field, most have a related degree and many have teaching
qualifications.
These courses cater for a wide variety of
needs; the youngest student so far was eight years old while the
oldest was a retired gentleman in his eighties. Courses are accessible
to students anywhere in the world; these courses have been undertaken
by students from 37 countries outside the UK.
These online
courses have also been conducted in some surprising environments,
including secure hospitals and prisons to the depths of the African
jungle and the Himalayan mountains to the beaches of the Middle East.
Students are able to get the same swift tutor support whether they are
in the UK, Bolivia or anywhere else in the world.
Literally
thousands of students have undertaken these courses and many have
progressed on to university or employment as a direct result of their
studies.
Whether you are looking for a full HND equivalent, or
simply a course to study as a hobby, we can offer the right course for
you.
