Carnivore Studies: Big Cats Level 3 Award

Modules

Unit 1: The Diversity of Carnivores: Big Cats

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know the evolutionary process of carnivores
• Understand the biology of carnivores
• Understand natural carnivore behaviour
• Understand the diversity of carnivores in the animal kingdom

Unit 2: The Principles of Carnivore Care and Conservation: Big Cats

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the principles of how to care for carnivores
• Know how to improve captive carnivore health
• Know how to improve captive carnivore welfare
• Understand the principles of carnivore conservation

Entry Requirements

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

Additional requirements:

You will be registered with the Awarding Organisation once you have confirmed the following:

• The learner taking the course has confirmed their formal name and date of birth
• The first payment instalment has been taken (where relevant)
• You have completed the course introduction

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.

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

To successfully gain the Level 3 Award in Carnivore Studies: Big Cats, 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 Carnivore Studies: Big Cats, an Ofqual regulated qualification (Qualification Number: 603/7701/X).

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 are part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)

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.

Careers

Enhance your career in wildlife conservation or zoology with this Award. Gain essential skills for roles in big cat sanctuaries or zoos. Further your prospects with additional qualifications.

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