Canine Care and Welfare Award (RQF) Level 2

• Study different dog breeds and diseases & disorders than can affect them
• Learn about different behaviours and how to prevent problems
• Explore enrichment and force-free training methods

• Study towards a career in canine care
• Earn your qualification in a matter of weeks
• Learn online around your existing commitments

About your Course

A level 2 award in canine care and welfare teaches you the importance of appropriate care for canines in kennels or day care settings. By studying what dogs need to thrive, you’ll realise the direct correlation care standards have on their mental and physical health.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn skills that allow you to care for canines in a professional setting. As well as the responsibilities of canine carers and how to safeguard dogs against accidental harm.

You will also learn about different canine behaviours and training techniques. Plus, ways to spot behavioural or health issues and carry out a canine health check.

This course can serve as your first step towards working in a kennel or canine day care service. Providing you with the fundamental knowledge you can take straight into employment or onto higher level study.

Getting Started

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is the leading UK distance learning provider. This level 2 award in canine care and welfare level 2 is recognised and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Therefore, it meets Animal Activity Licensing (AAL) requirements.

It has been designed to equip you with the core skills to work safely with canines of all breeds in a kennelling, home or day care setting. Which can help you improve your job prospects in related roles.

This course is provided completely online, allowing you to learn around your existing job or family commitments. You will be assigned a personal tutor once you enrol, who will support and assist your achievement. Whether you need help with assessments, understanding particular topics or general support and encouragement.

What’s more, there are no structured classes or timetables. Enabling you to work through the online materials at a pace that works for you.

There are also flexible payment methods available and you can get started from the moment you enrol. Start getting the skills you need to work with dogs today!