Birds of Prey Studies Level 3 Award (RQF)
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Birds of Prey Studies Level 3 Award (RQF)
- Learn all about birds of prey species in the UK
- Explore how to improve the health and welfare of UK birds of prey
- Achieve a Level 3 Award qualification
- Start and study at any time
- Gain 1-day of practical experience
About your Qualification
- Diet
- Housing
- Health
- Exercise/Enrichment - using different species and various forms of equipment.
- Law
- Bird of Prey Welfare - trimming talons, coping of the beak and changing equipment (jesses and anklets)
Getting Started
- Know different birds of prey commonly found in the wild and in captivity.
- Know the habitats of and threats facing UK birds of prey.
- Understand the basic biology of birds of prey.
- Know health care, common diseases and basic welfare needs of birds of prey.
- Understand nutritional requirements of birds of prey.
- Know situations when birds of prey may need emergency care and plan for dealing with them.
- Understand rehabilitation and re-release processes for birds of prey.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but learners must be aged 16 and over. The qualification will be delivered online, and it is available to start at any time. Enrolment remains valid for 1 year and students can complete the qualification at their own pace.
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only, after which, you can purchase extensions here
To successfully gain the Level 3 Award in Birds of Prey Studies, students must achieve 10 credits.
You will be assessed through internal assessments conducted online at the end of each unit and assessed by one of our qualified animal tutors.
When are you assessed?
As you’re in control of how you learn, you’re also in charge of when you hand in your assignments.
This enables you to take as long as you need to thoroughly understand the unit before completing any assignments.
Gatehouse Awards
Upon successful completion of this qualification, you will be awarded a Level 3 Award in Birds of Prey Studies, an Ofqual regulated qualification (Qualification Number: 610/0139/9).
Gatehouse Awards (GA) qualifications are designed to give candidates the skills to be active in the modern labour market and progress in their career and/or into higher-level study. This qualification is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (Ofqual) in England and is part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Careers
If you are currently working or volunteering with birds of prey and you’d like to top up your knowledge base, then this Award qualification is suitable for you. Alternatively, if you’re simply interested in learning more about UK birds of prey and their care then this qualification will introduce you to these magnificent birds!
Once you have completed this qualification, we have plenty of other wildlife courses and qualifications for you to progress onto and further your career prospects.
Gatehouse Awards Ltd is a leading awarding body recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, England (Ofqual). They also have a significant international presence providing language testing services.
Birds of Prey Studies Level 3 Award (RQF)
- Learn all about birds of prey species in the UK
- Explore how to improve the health and welfare of UK birds of prey
- Achieve a Level 3 Award qualification
- Start and study at any time
- Gain 1-day of practical experience
About your Qualification
- Diet
- Housing
- Health
- Exercise/Enrichment - using different species and various forms of equipment.
- Law
- Bird of Prey Welfare - trimming talons, coping of the beak and changing equipment (jesses and anklets)
Getting Started
Modules
- Know different birds of prey commonly found in the wild and in captivity.
- Know the habitats of and threats facing UK birds of prey.
- Understand the basic biology of birds of prey.
- Know health care, common diseases and basic welfare needs of birds of prey.
- Understand nutritional requirements of birds of prey.
- Know situations when birds of prey may need emergency care and plan for dealing with them.
- Understand rehabilitation and re-release processes for birds of prey.
Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but learners must be aged 16 and over. The qualification will be delivered online, and it is available to start at any time. Enrolment remains valid for 1 year and students can complete the qualification at their own pace.
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only, after which, you can purchase extensions here
Assessment
To successfully gain the Level 3 Award in Birds of Prey Studies, students must achieve 10 credits.
You will be assessed through internal assessments conducted online at the end of each unit and assessed by one of our qualified animal tutors.
When are you assessed?
As you’re in control of how you learn, you’re also in charge of when you hand in your assignments.
This enables you to take as long as you need to thoroughly understand the unit before completing any assignments.
Qualifications
Gatehouse Awards
Upon successful completion of this qualification, you will be awarded a Level 3 Award in Birds of Prey Studies, an Ofqual regulated qualification (Qualification Number: 610/0139/9).
Gatehouse Awards (GA) qualifications are designed to give candidates the skills to be active in the modern labour market and progress in their career and/or into higher-level study. This qualification is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (Ofqual) in England and is part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Careers
If you are currently working or volunteering with birds of prey and you’d like to top up your knowledge base, then this Award qualification is suitable for you. Alternatively, if you’re simply interested in learning more about UK birds of prey and their care then this qualification will introduce you to these magnificent birds!
Once you have completed this qualification, we have plenty of other wildlife courses and qualifications for you to progress onto and further your career prospects.
Gatehouse Awards Ltd is a leading awarding body recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, England (Ofqual). They also have a significant international presence providing language testing services.
