AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in Dog Training and Husbandry (Entry 3)

Learners will understand the basics of canine anatomy, physiology and behaviour and will be able to provide care, including physical enrichment for canines in their care.

On successful completion of the Entry Level Award in Dog Training and Husbandry (Entry 3), learners may progress onto the Level 1 Award in Dog Training and Husbandry.

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To achieve the AIM Qualifications Entry Level Award in Dog Training and Husbandry (Entry 3) learners must achieve:

• a minimum of 7 credits;
• 4 credits must be taken from Mandatory Group M;
• minimum of 3 credits from Optional Group A.

See the Qualification Specification for more details.

Assessment Methods

Portfolio of evidence.

Quality Assurance Requirements

Tutors:

To offer this qualification, centres must ensure that tutors hold or are working towards:

• Level 3 qualification in Canine Behaviour and Training.
• Level 3 or higher qualification within an animal care related subject.
• A UK recognised teaching and/or assessing qualification.
• At least a year’s meaningful experience in working within the subject area of animal.
• Care and/or welfare with canine behaviour and training experience.
• Tutors must have access to the physical resources and practical equipment required to deliver the practical aspects of this qualification.

Internal Quality Assurer (IQA):

Centres must also ensure that they have in place an Internal Quality Assurance person who:

• Holds or is working towards a Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices or its equivalent.
• Has substantial experience of working in or assessing qualifications in the animal care subject area.
• Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.