Animal Welfare Officer Level 3 Diploma (RQF)

Modules

Animal Welfare Officer Level 3 Diploma Modules

This course comprises of 9 compulsory units.

Unit 1: Companion Animal Transportation

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the responsibilities of transporting companion animals
• Understand appropriate handling, restraint and transport methods
• Know how to correctly handle animals in fear, pain and distress

Unit 2: Advising the Public

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to provide pet care advice for a range of animal species
• Know how to report cases of cruelty or neglect
• Understand the importance of record keeping

Unit 3: Understanding Animal Cruelty and Interpersonal Violence

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the relationship between companion animal cruelty and interpersonal violence
• Understand the aspects of reporting non-accidental injury to animals
• Understand the importance of sharing information between community service providers

Unit 4: Equipment Storage and Record Keeping

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the equipment responsibilities for Animal Welfare Inspectors
• Know how to currently use and manage equipment
• Understand how to maintain accurate records

Unit 5: Understanding Animal Hoarding

On completion of this unit you will:

• Recognise the different types of animal hoarders
• Understand how to provide intervention
• Understand how to monitor, report and combat hoarding
• Understand how agencies and organisations manage hoarding recurrence
• Understand the relationship between intervention strategies and hoarder types

Unit 6: Animal Care

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the appropriate care and welfare companion animals should receive
• Recognise the signs and causes of ill health and disease
• Understand how to prevent infection and disease transmission
• Understand the nutritional requirements for a variety of companion animals
• Understand how to correctly store food and medication

Unit 7: Animal Behaviour and Environmental Enrichment

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand companion animal behaviour and environmental enrichment
• Know how to improve the environment of animals so behavioural issues are avoided
• Recognise companion animal stress indicators and body language

Unit 8: Inspecting Sites

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to advise on animal welfare and accommodation improvements
• Understand how to formulate and check written policies and procedures
• Understand staff supervision and training requirements

Unit 9: Animal Welfare Legislation

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the legal requirements relevant to the sector
• Understand how to ensure the correct welfare of animals in line with legislation
• Understand how the legislation benefits the welfare of animals

Entry Requirements

This course is open to anyone aged 16 and above.

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.

Placement or Practical required

This course includes 1 day of practical training at Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter. Alternatively, learners can gather their own evidence of practical tasks carried out if they work in the sector already.

If placement or practical required, when?

Placement dates can be chosen to suit the learner.

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.

Assessment

As this course is provided through distance learning, you will complete the work and assessments online 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 understand the learning outcomes of each module.

Qualifications

AIM Qualifications Assessment Group

Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Animal Welfare Officer Level 3 Diploma (Qualification Number: 603/4252/3)

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is a leading Awarding (AO) and End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) offering award-winning qualifications and nominated end-point assessment services.

AIM has over thirty years of experience in developing high-quality qualifications that meet the needs of employers and learners. They approve the colleges, training providers, and other education centres that deliver their qualifications and work closely with them to ensure high-quality delivery.

AIM is also regulated by the public regulator governing qualifications in England – Ofqual.

This Ofqual recognised and accredited course teaches students what they need to inspect and license animal activities businesses in line with regulations.

Whether you are already working in the industry or have a love for animals and want to make a difference. This course gives you the knowledge and ability to take action to protect and improve animal welfare.

Students who successfully complete the course can progress to further study in animal care and welfare. You will also become eligible for employment in the sector with local councils. Applying for roles such as an Animal Welfare Officer or using the qualification to train as an RSPCA Inspector.

Animal Welfare Officers can progress in the industry with experience. Advancing to inspector level, where they can move into several specialisations such as; equine officer, wildlife officer, rescue co-ordinator, specialist trainers. Roles in which you could earn up to £27, 900 per year.