Small Animal Course

Small Animal Care & Welfare
Small Animal Course

QEL783

Small Animal Studies Level 3

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Small Animal Course

Course Fees:  £499


Continued Professional Development

This course counts for 60 hours CPD

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Small Animal Care and Welfare Diploma Level 3

  • The Small Animal Course provides valuable information for those wishing to work with small animals as well as those interested in the general care, behaviour & welfare of rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, jirds, degus, chinchillas, chipmunks & ferrets. 
  • This training is relevant for anyone wanting to work hands-on with animals, for example in an animal charity, pet shop, as an Animal Care Assistant, Inspector, Animal Welfare Officer and more.
Small Animal Care and Welfare Diploma Level 3
Small Animal Course

Module 1

The Animal Body and Nutrition 

Module 1 of the Small Animal Course provides an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of small animals and information about the requirements of the small animal digestive system. Learn how the digestive system is structured to meet its function.

Gain an understanding of feeding in terms of what to feed small animals & why such food is correct. 

Module 2

Rabbit & Guinea Pig Care and Welfare

Learn about the care, behaviour and welfare of rabbits and guinea pigs. This comprehensive module explores the essential aspects of care, behaviour, environmental enrichment, health checks, welfare and more.

Learn how to provide the best possible environment for rabbits and guinea pigs; from accommodation to the need for expression of natural behaviour.

Module 3

Care and Welfare of Hamsters, Rats and Mice

Learn about the care, behaviour and welfare of hamsters, rats and mice. This comprehensive module explores the essential aspects of care, behaviour, environmental enrichment, health checks, welfare and more.

Learn how to provide the best possible environment for hamsters, rats and mice; from accommodation to the need for expression of natural behaviour.

Module 4

Care and Welfare of Gerbils, Jirds and the Degu

Learn about the care, behaviour and welfare of gerbils, jirds and degus. This comprehensive module explores the essential aspects of care, behaviour, environmental enrichment, health checks, welfare and more.

Learn how to provide the best possible environment; from accommodation to the need for expression of natural behaviour.

 

Module 5

Care and Welfare of the Chinchilla and the Chipmunk

Learn about the care, behaviour and welfare of chinchillas and chipmunks. This comprehensive module explores the essential aspects of care, behaviour, environmental enrichment, health checks, welfare and more.

Learn how to provide the best possible environment; from accommodation to the need for expression of natural behaviour.

Module 6

Care and Welfare of the Ferret

Learn about the care, behaviour and welfare of ferrets. This comprehensive module explores the essential aspects of care, behaviour, environmental enrichment, health checks, welfare and more.

Learn how to provide the best possible environment for ferrets; from accommodation to the need for expression of natural behaviour.

(Course cost is all inclusive of tutoring fees, assessments, materials and course registration)

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