Ref: 610/2563/X
Level:
3
GHL:
145
TQT:
170
Age Range:
18+
This qualification consists of four components covering a wide breadth of knowledge and skills in animal welfare in a range of species that exist in animal care establishments.
The qualification is designed to enable learners to develop the required knowledge and skills to assist with licensing premises under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, in animal care establishments. Learners will develop knowledge across a broad range of areas from animal care, health and safety and legislation. They will develop skills necessary to inspect a range of animal care establishments and assess their suitability against the licensing legislation in England.
Learners will develop the knowledge and skills required to develop their career or complete further study in animal welfare, including those who are already carrying out inspections at animal care establishments.
Learners may progress to a related Level 4 qualification in the animal care/management sector, such as behaviour, canine or equine. This qualification may allow learners to progress into employment within the animal care sector or upskill in their existing animal care career.