Level 3 Award in Small Animal Care and Welfare (RQF)
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Level 3 Award in Small Animal Care and Welfare (RQF)
Key Points
- Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to look after small animals
- Learn how to identify injury and illnesses
- Develop awareness of animal behaviour
- Complete the qualification within months
- RQF Accredited Qualification
- Learn around current work and family commitments
- Provides 8 UCAS Tariff Points
Overview
The Level 3 Award in Small Animal Care and Welfare is designed to combine your interest in animals with an understanding of animal health and welfare.
You’ll learn how to care for a range of small, domesticated animals such as dogs, cats, hamsters and more. This will include the fundamentals of treating wounds and injuries, identifying stings and insect bites and other problems.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop key skills to help identify animal behaviours and assess their needs. You will also learn about animal welfare legislation and codes of practice to ensure you deliver the best care.
The course allows you to understand the best practices for animal care, whether you want to start a career in animal care, or simply want to take better care of your pets
Once you have completed your qualification you’ll be able to apply for job roles within the animal care sector.
UCAS Status
Learners looking to go to university or continue their training at a Higher Education (HE) provider after completing one of our Level 3 animal courses will benefit from UCAS Points.
All our Level 3 animal qualifications are allocated a certain number of UCAS Tariff Points, ranging from 8 to 48 points. These are used to meet entry requirements for higher education establishments. So, if you are keen to pursue the next stage of your career, this Level 3 course will help you achieve it.
Getting Started
At learndirect, you’re able to progress with your learning without impacting on your current schedule. Online courses give you the flexibility to engage with your studies whenever suits you best.
You can plan your learning around your existing commitments, easing the stress of juggling work, home life and study.
What’s more, the course material is all online, so you can start studying from the moment you have enrolled. You can log in to the student portal at a time that suits you best.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the core elements of small animal care. As well as gain the expertise to seek out employment within the animal care sector.

Modules
The course consists of 2 compulsory units.
Unit 1: Animal First Aid
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the requirements of animal first aid, who can administer first aid and why first aid is important
- Be able to dress and treat wounds
- Know how to give the necessary treatment to an animal that is choking
- Know how to treat an animal for stings and poisoning
- Understand the signs of hyperthermia and actions to take
Unit 2: Small Animal Welfare
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand animal welfare concerning small animals
- Understand legislation and codes of practice related to animal welfare
- Know how to care for animals and deal with animal behaviour
- Know ways to monitor animal health in small 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.
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.

When studying your Level 3 Award in Small Animal Care and Welfare you’ll be assessed internally by our qualified experts. After each unit, you study there will be an assignment for you to complete.
Once you have successfully completed all your assessments you will receive your final grade and receive your certificate of completion alongside your qualification.
When are you assessed?
You’re in control of the pace and place of your learning. Therefore, you can decide when you’re ready to complete your assignment.
Once you feel confident enough that you’ve grasped the concepts in the unit you’re able to upload your assignments.
Gatehouse Awards

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Award in Small Animal Care and Welfare (603/2920/8).
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.

Once you’re qualified, you’ll be able to seek employment in a range of animal care careers. Whether you want to work in the pet care sector or animal charities.
You’ll have an accredited qualification to combine with your love for animals. Should you choose to study further you’ll have developed a solid foundation in animal care to build on at university and beyond.
- SALE Savings End Midnight Friday 29th September
- SALE Savings End Midnight Friday 29th September
Level 3 Award in Small Animal Care and Welfare (RQF)
Key Points
- Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to look after small animals
- Learn how to identify injury and illnesses
- Develop awareness of animal behaviour
- Complete the qualification within months
- RQF Accredited Qualification
- Learn around current work and family commitments
- Provides 8 UCAS Tariff Points
Overview
The Level 3 Award in Small Animal Care and Welfare is designed to combine your interest in animals with an understanding of animal health and welfare.
You’ll learn how to care for a range of small, domesticated animals such as dogs, cats, hamsters and more. This will include the fundamentals of treating wounds and injuries, identifying stings and insect bites and other problems.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop key skills to help identify animal behaviours and assess their needs. You will also learn about animal welfare legislation and codes of practice to ensure you deliver the best care.
The course allows you to understand the best practices for animal care, whether you want to start a career in animal care, or simply want to take better care of your pets
Once you have completed your qualification you’ll be able to apply for job roles within the animal care sector.
UCAS Status
Learners looking to go to university or continue their training at a Higher Education (HE) provider after completing one of our Level 3 animal courses will benefit from UCAS Points.
All our Level 3 animal qualifications are allocated a certain number of UCAS Tariff Points, ranging from 8 to 48 points. These are used to meet entry requirements for higher education establishments. So, if you are keen to pursue the next stage of your career, this Level 3 course will help you achieve it.
Getting Started
At learndirect, you’re able to progress with your learning without impacting on your current schedule. Online courses give you the flexibility to engage with your studies whenever suits you best.
You can plan your learning around your existing commitments, easing the stress of juggling work, home life and study.
What’s more, the course material is all online, so you can start studying from the moment you have enrolled. You can log in to the student portal at a time that suits you best.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the core elements of small animal care. As well as gain the expertise to seek out employment within the animal care sector.
Modules
The course consists of 2 compulsory units.
Unit 1: Animal First Aid
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the requirements of animal first aid, who can administer first aid and why first aid is important
- Be able to dress and treat wounds
- Know how to give the necessary treatment to an animal that is choking
- Know how to treat an animal for stings and poisoning
- Understand the signs of hyperthermia and actions to take
Unit 2: Small Animal Welfare
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand animal welfare concerning small animals
- Understand legislation and codes of practice related to animal welfare
- Know how to care for animals and deal with animal behaviour
- Know ways to monitor animal health in small 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.
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
When studying your Level 3 Award in Small Animal Care and Welfare you’ll be assessed internally by our qualified experts. After each unit, you study there will be an assignment for you to complete.
Once you have successfully completed all your assessments you will receive your final grade and receive your certificate of completion alongside your qualification.
When are you assessed?
You’re in control of the pace and place of your learning. Therefore, you can decide when you’re ready to complete your assignment.
Once you feel confident enough that you’ve grasped the concepts in the unit you’re able to upload your assignments.
Qualifications
Gatehouse Awards
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Award in Small Animal Care and Welfare (603/2920/8).
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.
Once you’re qualified, you’ll be able to seek employment in a range of animal care careers. Whether you want to work in the pet care sector or animal charities.
You’ll have an accredited qualification to combine with your love for animals. Should you choose to study further you’ll have developed a solid foundation in animal care to build on at university and beyond.
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