Animal Licensing Inspector Award (RQF) Level 3

Animal Licensing Inspector Award (RQF) Level 3

Key Points

• Study key animal welfare legislation
• Learn how to safely assess animal welfare
• Know what steps to take to correct any issues
• Train for a new career safeguarding animals
• Gain your qualification entirely online

About Your Course

The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 sets out the duties of local authorities in England to license activities involving animals and the relevant establishments relating to this.

This includes the selling of animals as pets, the provision of boarding for cats and dogs, and animal breeding. As a licensed inspector, your role will be to ensure that businesses and licensed individuals are adhering to the legislation and taking appropriate steps if not.

This Level 3 award will give you the knowledge you needed to carry out the role of an animal licensing inspector safely and within the legal requirements of the legislation.

The course will cover the legislation itself and the different roles and responsibilities the legislation makes provision for. You will also learn how to assess animal welfare and know what steps or remedial action should be taken to ensure the welfare of the animal or animals.

This course includes a practical unit that needs to be evidenced to meet Defra requirements for licensing training and you will gather your own evidence of the tasks carried out.

Getting Started

learndirect is the leading UK distance learning provider. This animal licensing inspector award, Level 3 is recognised and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

This course has been designed to equip you with the core skills to work within a local authority setting, operating within the bounds of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations, 2018.

You can learn around your existing job or family commitments, as this course is provided completely online.

You will be assigned a dedicated tutor who can advise and guide you through the course, as well as provide constructive feedback on assignments. This ensures you are on the right track with your education and better prepared to safeguard animal welfare. 

There are flexible payment methods available and you can start learning from the moment you enrol.

Modules

This Level 3 award consists of three units:

Unit 1: Legislation in Animal Care

Upon completion of this unit you will:

• Understand legislation relating to animal welfare
• Understand the impact of legislation on animal welfare
• Know the requirements for companion animal accommodation
• Understand the responsibilities of an animal licensing inspector/animal welfare officer under legislation

Unit 2: Inspecting Animal Care Establishments

Upon completion of this unit you will:

• Be able to provide guidance on policies and procedures relating to animal care establishments
• Be able to understand requirements for staff training, knowledge, and onsite supervision
• Understand provision of information, advice, and guidance at animal care establishments

Unit 3: Skills in Practical Animal Care

Upon completion of this unit, you will:

• Know how to carry out a risk assessment in animal care establishments
• Be able to handle and restrain animals in animal care establishments
• Be able to carry out analysis of animal accommodation
• Be able to observe animal behaviour
• Be able to health check animals

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but learners must be aged 16 or over.

Minimum Age Restriction

16

Average Completion Timeframe

You have 24 months to complete your course.

Assessment Requirements

You will be assessed via a combination of video and photo submissions, your supervisor will also need to provide witness testimonies.

Evidence of Practical Competency Required

Learners need to gather their own evidence of practical tasks carried out.

Certification Timeframe

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

Course Fees

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.

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

Upon completion of this course, you will gain a Level 3 Award for Animal Licensing Inspectors. Qualification Number: 610/3290/6.

This qualification has been developed to enable learners with experience in licensing premises under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, to gain a formal qualification. Learners will have their knowledge and experience assessed across a broad range of areas from animal care to legislation and facility inspection. Learners may have the opportunity to work as an animal licencing inspector under the new legislation.

This qualification can be used by learners to gain employment in the sector with local councils or progression onto a Level 3 Diploma in a related subject.

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