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Level 3 Award in Canine Care and Welfare (RQF)

  • Gain essential skills for a career in canine care 
  • Earn a nationally recognised qualification 
  • Achieve the Animal Activity Licensing Higher Standard requirements 
  • Complete your course online in a matter of weeks 

About Your Course 

Love dogs? Want to turn your passion into a rewarding career? This Level 3 Award in Canine Care and Welfare is the perfect place to start! 

This qualification is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to: 

  • Understand dog behaviour and body language 
  • Identify signs of stress and common behavioural issues 
  • Provide proper care for dogs in a professional setting 
  • Keep dogs fit and healthy through proper disease prevention and diet management 
  • Spot signs of stress and aggression and take steps to maintain the animal's emotional welfare 

No experience? No problem! 

This course is open to everyone aged 16 and over who loves dogs and wants to learn more about caring for them. 

Upon successful completion of this qualification, you may choose to continue your studies with a Level 3 Diploma qualification in related areas, or you may choose to move directly into the world of canine care, embarking on a fulfilling career in either employment or self-employment. 

The two units in this Award qualification are included in the Level 3 Diploma in Canine Care Behaviour and Welfare. This means that if you decide to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma, you won't have to repeat these units, saving you valuable time and effort. 

So, whether you're seeking further education or eager to jumpstart your canine care career, the Level 3 Award in Canine Care and Welfare is your ideal springboard to success. 

Getting Started 

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Level 3 Award in Canine Care and Welfare 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 provide you with knowledge and understanding of canine care, behaviour and welfare. 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 understand canine behaviour today!  

Qualification: Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare Award (RQF) Level 3

Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a level 3 award in Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare - Qualification Number: 603/4536/6

Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

Stonebridge

On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.

You don't need any prior knowledge or experience, however, you will need to be aged 16 or above to enrol and have working knowledge of at least Level 2. 

Minimum Age Restriction 

16 

Average Completion Timeframe 

You have 24 months to complete your course. 

Certification Timeframe 

Learners can expect their certification within 6 months of completing the course, following the (EQA) External Quality Assurance of assessment. 

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered. 

This Level 3 Award qualification consists of two units. 

Unit 1: Care of Canines in Settings 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Understand care of canines in different settings 
  • Understand diseases affecting canines in different settings 
  • Know the risks of working with canines 
  • Understand canine environmental enrichment 

Unit 2: Canine Behaviour

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Understand canine body language 
  • Understand aggression, fear and stress in canines 
  • Know the escalation of aggression in canines 
  • Understand canine behaviour issues 

You will be required to create a portfolio of evidence that you will need to submit in order to gain your qualification. 

OUR PASS RATE
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
86.8%
(National Average 74.9%)
Level 3 Award in Canine Care and Welfare (RQF)
  • Gain essential skills for a career in canine care 
  • Earn a nationally recognised qualification 
  • Achieve the Animal Activity Licensing Higher Standard requirements 
  • Complete your course online in a matter of weeks 

About Your Course 

Love dogs? Want to turn your passion into a rewarding career? This Level 3 Award in Canine Care and Welfare is the perfect place to start! 

This qualification is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to: 

  • Understand dog behaviour and body language 
  • Identify signs of stress and common behavioural issues 
  • Provide proper care for dogs in a professional setting 
  • Keep dogs fit and healthy through proper disease prevention and diet management 
  • Spot signs of stress and aggression and take steps to maintain the animal's emotional welfare 

No experience? No problem! 

This course is open to everyone aged 16 and over who loves dogs and wants to learn more about caring for them. 

Upon successful completion of this qualification, you may choose to continue your studies with a Level 3 Diploma qualification in related areas, or you may choose to move directly into the world of canine care, embarking on a fulfilling career in either employment or self-employment. 

The two units in this Award qualification are included in the Level 3 Diploma in Canine Care Behaviour and Welfare. This means that if you decide to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma, you won't have to repeat these units, saving you valuable time and effort. 

So, whether you're seeking further education or eager to jumpstart your canine care career, the Level 3 Award in Canine Care and Welfare is your ideal springboard to success. 

Getting Started 

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Level 3 Award in Canine Care and Welfare 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 provide you with knowledge and understanding of canine care, behaviour and welfare. 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 understand canine behaviour today!  

Animal Care and Veterinary Science
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 74.9%)
86.8%

Qualification: Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare Award (RQF) Level 3

Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a level 3 award in Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare - Qualification Number: 603/4536/6

Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

Stonebridge

On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.

This Level 3 Award qualification consists of two units. 

Unit 1: Care of Canines in Settings 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Understand care of canines in different settings 
  • Understand diseases affecting canines in different settings 
  • Know the risks of working with canines 
  • Understand canine environmental enrichment 

Unit 2: Canine Behaviour

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Understand canine body language 
  • Understand aggression, fear and stress in canines 
  • Know the escalation of aggression in canines 
  • Understand canine behaviour issues 

You will be required to create a portfolio of evidence that you will need to submit in order to gain your qualification. 

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