Level 3 Diploma in Feline Care, Behaviour and Welfare (RQF)

Level 3 Diploma in Feline Care, Behaviour and Welfare (RQF)

Key Points

• Get qualified to work with cats or open a cattery
• Learn about feline behaviours, nutrition and development
• Understand the legislation surrounding cat care
• Potentially change your career within a year
• Gain an Ofqual approved qualification
• Benefit from flexible online learning

Studying Your Diploma

If you’d like to turn your fondness for cats into a career, a Feline Care, Behaviour and Welfare Level 3 Diploma qualifies you to do so.

This course teaches you all you need to know about feline care, from appropriate treatment in catteries to their evolutionary development. What’s more, it’s regulated by Ofqual to ensure it meets the Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) Basic Standard requirements.

This means you’re ready to pursue a care, behaviour or welfare career involving cats, or open a cattery once you qualify.

You’ll study topics like techniques that reduce stress during transportation and how our relationship with cats impacts their behaviour.

This course is entirely online so you can manage your work and family commitments without too much difficulty.

Getting Started

learndirect is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Feline Care, Behaviour and Welfare Level 3 Diploma is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). So you can be confident that the material is relevant and meets Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) Higher Standard requirements.

Through studying the course you’ll become equipped with essential knowledge regarding feline health, behaviours, care and welfare. So, if you’re looking to open your own cat boarding business or work within professional cat care roles, you can.

With everything available online when you enrol, you can work through the course materials as quickly as you like. There are no timetables or classes, meaning you’re in charge of your education.

This flexibility often means students complete the course well within the 1-year timeframe. Many are on their way to their new career within 12 months.

This is ideal if you’re looking to switch careers and need to study outside of your current job. You’ll also be assigned a dedicated tutor to advise and guide you through the course. They’ll provide you with constructive feedback on assignments, so you know you’re heading in the right direction.

This helps you become confident and competent in the many aspects of feline care once you complete the course.

With flexible payment methods available, you can take the next step to an enjoyable and rewarding career with cats today.

Modules

Feline Care, Behaviour and Welfare Level 3 Diploma Modules

This course comprises of 8 compulsory units.

Unit 1: Health and Welfare of Felines in Catteries

On completion of this unit you will:

• Develop the knowledge required for the care and welfare of felines in catteries
• Understand how to check feline health
• Understand how to implement methods of disease prevention and control
• Understand how to provide environmental enrichment and mental stimulation
• Understand how to administer preventative and prescriptive medications

Unit 2: Safe Handling and Transportation of Felines

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand proper feline handling and transportation
• Understand the principles of safe handling and transport
• Understand the use of equipment and records in transport
• Understand the importance of force-free handling and restraint of cats
• Understand the techniques that reduce stress during handling and restraint

Unit 3: Feline Care for Different Life Stages

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to groom cats and provide first aid treatments
• Understand the care and welfare of felines at different stages of life

Unit 4: Feline Physiology and Anatomy

On completion of this unit you will:

• Gain an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of felines
• Understand the complex body processes and functions of domestic cats

Unit 5: Feline Development and Evolution

On completion of this unit you will:

• Gain an understanding of feline development and evolution
• Understand natural feline social behaviours
• Recognise feline breeds and traits, including their impact on behaviours

Unit 6: Psychology and Behaviour of Felines

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand feline behaviour and psychology
• Understand communication behaviour in felines
• Understand how learning theory is used in training
• Understand psychological and physiological factors contributing to feline behaviour
• Understand the impact of the feline-human relationship on feline behaviour

Unit 7: Benefits and Importance of Feline Nutrition

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the importance of nutrition in felines
• Recognise essential nutrients and their importance to the health and wellbeing of felines
• Understand the importance of nutrition at each life stage
• Understand the benefits and impacts of good and poor nutrition

Unit 8: Feline Care and Legislation

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the Animal Welfare Act and other related legislation specific to felines
• Understand how to use this legislation in feline care

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.

This course is delivered online, so all course materials and assessments can be completed from home.

You won’t sit exams, instead, your understanding will be assessed through various tasks. Each unit encompasses quizzes, essays, activities and research, along with other assessment methods. These will ensure you understand and meet the learning outcomes of each module.

SEG Awards

Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Feline Care, Behaviour and Welfare Level 3 Diploma

Skills and Education Group Awards offer qualifications and assessments which are regulated by CCEA, Ofqual and Qualifications Wales. They are driven by delivering a high-quality and trusted service to Centres and learners, so that everyone gets the education they deserve.

This level 3 diploma is regulated by Ofqual so that it meets the Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) Higher Standard requirements.

By studying this course you’ll gain knowledge and skills that enhance your capabilities. You’ll become familiar with feline health, confident providing care, able to comfortably manage and assess behaviours and ensure their welfare.

The skills and knowledge you’ll gain open many career options involving cat care. With feline care, behaviour or welfare positions common in animal welfare charities, the pet care sector, boarding catteries and veterinary practices. You could even set up your own cattery and progress to the higher standard of licensing.

This qualification also allows you to study related subjects further in higher education, such as Animal Welfare and Animal Science.

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