Animal Welfare Qualifications Courses.

A career in animal welfare can take on many forms, be that running a cattery or actively removing animals from abusive, neglectful environments.

The level 3 Award for Pet Care in Retail is essential in the pet care sector. It is required by law for all pet shops to have a member of their staff hold this qualification.

This course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to correctly identify physical issues in small animals and treat them accordingly through hydrotherapy.

This course teaches you how to assess an animal, identify potential problems and recommend treatments. As well as understanding how to produce a treatment plan, track progress and ensure the hydrotherapy is working.

This course qualifies you to carry out basic aquatic treadmill therapy for small animals. In addition to this, you will be eligible to study the advanced aquatic treadmill course. 

This level 4 diploma in canine welfare, training and behaviour management explores in detail what you need to correctly and safely care for canines in various settings.

The course gives you the knowledge and skills you need to competently provide advanced aquatic treadmill therapy to your animal clients.

This animal licensing inspector level 3 award gives you the knowledge required to carry out the role safely and in accordance with animal welfare legislation.

The African Wildlife and Conservation Studies Diploma develops your knowledge of the threats animals indigenous to the African continent face. As well as how this imbalance affects the food chain and the survival of the ecosystem.

This canine behaviour practitioner level 5 diploma expands on your understanding of canine behaviour. Furthering your knowledge on how to identify the triggers of unwanted behaviour. 

This animal assisted intervention level 3 diploma covers the bond between animals and humans. Exploring how they can support individuals with rehabilitation, disease and disabilities.

The marine biology diploma explores many aspects of oceanography, marine biology and the life that exists under water. Giving you relevant knowledge needed to seek employment or build on with further study.

If you’re seeking employment within reptile care or would like to deepen your understanding for your own reptiles benefits a herpetology diploma will provide you with the knowledge you need.

Through a wildlife rehabilitation studies diploma, you gain an understanding on how to remove animals from life threatening situations. Assessing their health and tending to injuries and where possible treating them for infections and diseases.

The Ecology Diploma is a CPD course that introduces you to the key principles of ecology and conservation. You will study individual organisms all the way up to entire ecosystems and biomes.

This course prepares you for a career in dog grooming by developing the necessary skills and techniques required.

The Reptile Welfare Certificate is a CPD course that will provide you with a foundation of reptile care and welfare knowledge. It will cover the key principles of keeping reptiles as pets and the requirements that ensure they stay fit and healthy.

This iPET Network Level 3 Certificate in Dog Grooming and Introduction to Styling has been developed with dog grooming and canine professionals to provide you with the best possible start to your career in dog grooming.

This iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management has been developed with dog grooming and canine professionals to provide you with the best possible start to your career in dog grooming.

The Wild Animal Behaviour Diploma will give you the skills to observe and understand behaviours exhibited by animals in their natural habitat. From studying mating rituals to analysing migration patterns and social structures.

The Marine Conservation Studies Diploma grows your understanding of marine conservation and its importance to life on Earth. You will gain insight into some of the issues surrounding the oceans, climate change and steps needed to reduce its effects.

The Marine Zoology Diploma will give you the opportunity to develop a solid foundation of knowledge about marine life. You will study the aspects of evolution and how animals have adapted to their environments from the tropical seas to freezing ocean waters. 

This Level 3 Award in Dog Walking and Pet Sitting for Professionals is an Ofqual and CCEA regulated Qualification for anybody wishing to work with canines in a dog walking or pet-sitting capacity.