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Kennel and Cattery Management Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
Key Points
- Learn how to run a successful kennel or cattery
- Understand the welfare measures required
- Learn how to safely handle cats and dogs
- Gain an Ofqual approved qualification
- Start a successful business
- Get your qualification within 12 months
- Gain 32 UCAS Tariff Points
Studying Your Diploma
Kennels and catteries provide an invaluable service to pet owners who need their animals cared for during short periods of absence.
Whether they are going on holiday or into a hospital, an owner does not place the care of their pet into another’s hands lightly. It’s a huge show of trust.
This is why learning how to properly care for cats and dogs is so important to the successful running of a cattery or kennel.
The Kennel and Cattery Management Level 3 Diploma can help you achieve this. This course will teach you how to correctly and safely care for dogs and cats, from health and nutrition to behaviour and wellbeing.
You will also cover legislation and kennel/cattery management so you can run your business correctly and legally.
UCAS Tariff Points
All our Level 3 animal courses are awarded a certain number of UCAS Tariff Points, so if you want to go to university after studying one of these courses, then your qualification can contribute to your application.
The number of points is dependent on the course, with the tally ranging from 8 points to 48 points. With our Level 3 animal courses carrying UCAS status, you can progress your academic career by moving on to university or furthering your training at a Higher Education (HE) provider.
Starting your Career
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Kennel and Cattery Management Level 3 Diploma is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). So you can be confident that the material is relevant and meets Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) Higher Standard requirements.
The course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge needed to effectively manage kennels and catteries. From providing appropriate care to daily administration and management.
You’ll become qualified to run a safe and secure environment for the cats and dogs in your care.
This online course allows you to study around your current commitments, so you can keep working and spend time with your family. You’ll have a year to complete the course, but with the ability to finish as quickly as you like, most students qualify within nine months.
A dedicated tutor will be assigned to you to advise and guide you throughout. They will also provide constructive feedback on assignments, so you know how well you are performing.
There are flexible payment methods available and you can start the minute you enrol. Sign up today and get on the way to running your own kennel or cattery!
Qualification: Kennel and Cattery Management Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Kennel and Cattery Management Level 3 Diploma (Qualification Number: 603/4611/5)
Requirements for Entry
Learners must be at least 18 years of age to enrol.
Minimum Age restriction
18
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.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
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.
Learners must be at least 18 years of age to enrol.
Minimum Age restriction
18
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.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
This course comprises of 8 compulsory units.
Unit 1: Canine Behaviour
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand canine body language and common signs of stress and aggression
- Understand how stress can escalate into aggression
- Realise the unwanted behaviour that can arise from stress and aggression
Unit 2: Care of Canines in Kennels & Dog Day Care/Dog Boarding
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the causes of disease transmission and prevention
- Understand the appropriate welfare measures for kennels, dog day care and dog boarding environments
- Understand safe entry and exit management
- Understand the essential PPE required
- Realise the importance of environmental stimulation in kennels, dog day care and dog boarding environments
- Understand basic health and welfare issues and how to ensure canine needs are met
Unit 3: Care of Felines in Catteries
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to encourage and maintain the welfare of cats in catteries
- Know how to health check and implement methods of disease prevention and control
- Know effective ways to provide environmental enrichment and mental stimulation
- Know how to administer preventative and prescriptive medications
Unit 4: Feline Behaviour & Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the principles of feline behaviour and psychology
- Understand force free behaviour improvement
- Understand the human-feline relationship
- Understand the signalling and communication behaviour of cats
Unit 5: Management
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand different styles of management than can be used in kennels and catteries
- Understand the difference between management and leadership
Unit 6: Animal Welfare Legislation
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the legislation related to boarding kennels and catteries
Unit 7: Feline Handling and Transportation
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to safely handle and transport cats without force
- Understand how to correctly use equipment and keep records
Unit 8: Canine Handling and Transportation
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to safely handle and transport dogs without force
- Understand the equipment and record keeping required when working with stray and kennelled dogs
This course is provided completely online, so you will complete the work and assessments from home.
There are no exams, instead, your understanding will be assessed through a variety of tasks. Each unit will encompass quizzes, essays, activities and research, along with other assessment methods. These are designed to ensure you meet the learning outcomes of each module.
OUR PASS RATE
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
86.8%
(National Average 74.9%)
Kennel and Cattery Management Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
Key Points
- Learn how to run a successful kennel or cattery
- Understand the welfare measures required
- Learn how to safely handle cats and dogs
- Gain an Ofqual approved qualification
- Start a successful business
- Get your qualification within 12 months
- Gain 32 UCAS Tariff Points
Studying Your Diploma
Kennels and catteries provide an invaluable service to pet owners who need their animals cared for during short periods of absence.
Whether they are going on holiday or into a hospital, an owner does not place the care of their pet into another’s hands lightly. It’s a huge show of trust.
This is why learning how to properly care for cats and dogs is so important to the successful running of a cattery or kennel.
The Kennel and Cattery Management Level 3 Diploma can help you achieve this. This course will teach you how to correctly and safely care for dogs and cats, from health and nutrition to behaviour and wellbeing.
You will also cover legislation and kennel/cattery management so you can run your business correctly and legally.
UCAS Tariff Points
All our Level 3 animal courses are awarded a certain number of UCAS Tariff Points, so if you want to go to university after studying one of these courses, then your qualification can contribute to your application.
The number of points is dependent on the course, with the tally ranging from 8 points to 48 points. With our Level 3 animal courses carrying UCAS status, you can progress your academic career by moving on to university or furthering your training at a Higher Education (HE) provider.
Starting your Career
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Kennel and Cattery Management Level 3 Diploma is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). So you can be confident that the material is relevant and meets Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) Higher Standard requirements.
The course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge needed to effectively manage kennels and catteries. From providing appropriate care to daily administration and management.
You’ll become qualified to run a safe and secure environment for the cats and dogs in your care.
This online course allows you to study around your current commitments, so you can keep working and spend time with your family. You’ll have a year to complete the course, but with the ability to finish as quickly as you like, most students qualify within nine months.
A dedicated tutor will be assigned to you to advise and guide you throughout. They will also provide constructive feedback on assignments, so you know how well you are performing.
There are flexible payment methods available and you can start the minute you enrol. Sign up today and get on the way to running your own kennel or cattery!
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 74.9%)
86.8%
Qualification: Kennel and Cattery Management Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Kennel and Cattery Management Level 3 Diploma (Qualification Number: 603/4611/5)
Requirements for Entry
Learners must be at least 18 years of age to enrol.
Minimum Age restriction
18
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.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
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 course comprises of 8 compulsory units.
Unit 1: Canine Behaviour
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand canine body language and common signs of stress and aggression
- Understand how stress can escalate into aggression
- Realise the unwanted behaviour that can arise from stress and aggression
Unit 2: Care of Canines in Kennels & Dog Day Care/Dog Boarding
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the causes of disease transmission and prevention
- Understand the appropriate welfare measures for kennels, dog day care and dog boarding environments
- Understand safe entry and exit management
- Understand the essential PPE required
- Realise the importance of environmental stimulation in kennels, dog day care and dog boarding environments
- Understand basic health and welfare issues and how to ensure canine needs are met
Unit 3: Care of Felines in Catteries
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to encourage and maintain the welfare of cats in catteries
- Know how to health check and implement methods of disease prevention and control
- Know effective ways to provide environmental enrichment and mental stimulation
- Know how to administer preventative and prescriptive medications
Unit 4: Feline Behaviour & Psychology
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the principles of feline behaviour and psychology
- Understand force free behaviour improvement
- Understand the human-feline relationship
- Understand the signalling and communication behaviour of cats
Unit 5: Management
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand different styles of management than can be used in kennels and catteries
- Understand the difference between management and leadership
Unit 6: Animal Welfare Legislation
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the legislation related to boarding kennels and catteries
Unit 7: Feline Handling and Transportation
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to safely handle and transport cats without force
- Understand how to correctly use equipment and keep records
Unit 8: Canine Handling and Transportation
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand how to safely handle and transport dogs without force
- Understand the equipment and record keeping required when working with stray and kennelled dogs
This course is provided completely online, so you will complete the work and assessments from home.
There are no exams, instead, your understanding will be assessed through a variety of tasks. Each unit will encompass quizzes, essays, activities and research, along with other assessment methods. These are designed to ensure you meet the learning outcomes of each module.
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