Certificate in Animal Care
Explore a career caring for something you love
Take this animal care course and learn about categories of animals, what constitutes a companion animal, and which occupations deal with animal care. You will gain an understanding of the five freedoms of animal welfare and discover and compare common structures of various mammalian bodies. Mainly focusing on feline and canine care, this Certificate in Animal Care includes husbandry, veterinary procedures, an overview of diseases and the socialisation and training of domestic animals. Enrol in our animal care course online to become the person you’ve always wanted to be.
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Course Duration
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per-week. See our free course guide for detailed duration information.
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COURSE BENEFITS
- Relate the five tenets of animal welfare to real-world scenarios
- Investigate animal control laws & describe responses to emergencies
- Gain a fundamental understanding of animal care as a foundation for further learning
- Use this animal care course as a stepping stone toward more specialised pathways
- Understand how to be a responsible pet or companion animal owner
- Learn online at your own pace
- Discover professions concerned with animal care
COURSE CONTENTS
The Certificate in Animal Care comprises the following 10 courses;
- Introduction to Animal Care
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Husbandry of Dogs
- Husbandry of Other Species
- Common Diseases of Dogs
- Common Diseases of Other Species
- First Aid, Accidents and Emergencies
- Handling and Safety
- Veterinary Health Care and Procedures
- Training and Behaviour
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- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
Receive unlimited tutor support
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.
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This course costs £649 or only £25 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.
This course takes approximately 140 hours, and you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Upon completing this course, you could obtain work as a Canine Care Assistant or work in a Pet Shop.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 112 0911 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
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