pet shop course
Course Fees: £499
Diploma in Pet Shop Management
Unit Summary
Unit 1
Animals as Pets
This unit contains information about the many types of animals kept as companion animals in the UK and the classification systems. Students will learn about the differences between classes of animals.
The unit also contains information about the differences between Animal Welfare, Animal Rights and Animal Ethics.
Unit 2
Companion Animal Nutrition
This unit contains information about the different nutrient groups & their components. Students will learn about the function of each nutrient type.
Unit 3
Animal Disease, Health and Hygiene
Learn about companion animal wellbeing, health and hygiene. Learn about common diseases and parasites and their treatments. The unit also explores how to prevent the spread and transmission of disease and infection.
Students will learn how to recognise and understand the signs of ill health and disease across several companion animal species.
This unit also explores how to carry out vital health checks on companion animals.
Unit 4
Environmental Enrichment
Learn how to provide adequate exercise & environmental enrichment for animals in your care. Explore the range of accommodation available for small mammals & birds animals and learn how to ensure the most appropriate accommodation styles animals in your care.
Unit 5
Reptile Keeping
This unit explores the nutritional requirements & health disorders specific to reptiles. Students will also learn about environmental enrichment for reptiles through the provision of adequate accommodation.
Unit 6
Advising Customers
This unit explores the importance of the individual needs of each animal in your care and the communication of that information to members of the public.
This Pet Shop Management course consists of 6 units set at Level 3. The course is relevant for managers, owners and staff of pet stores. The pet shop course explores what a companion animal is, nutrition and grooming, health and hygiene, environmental enrichment, legislation and advising customers.
Working in a pet shop can be a great opportunity to educate people about what animals really need and what to consider before obtaining a pet. Having detailed knowledge about animal care requirements and products is important for working in a pet shop.
This pet shop course comprises of 6 modules covering a comprehensive range of topics including:
Biological details and identification of pet animal species
Classes of animals, their wellbeing and health checks, health and hygiene routines, nutritional requirements and preventative treatments
Common diseases and parasites and their treatments
Legislation that relates to pet store management
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