Ref: 603/4558/5
Registration End Date: 30/04/2025
Certification End Date: 30/04/2028
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with basic knowledge of an aspect of small animal hydrotherapy.
This qualification enables learner to develop knowledge of Aquatic Treadmill Therapy. The qualification includes the opportunity for learners to operate an aquatic treadmill and assess patients for the aquatic treadmill. They will be able to create treadmill sessions and work within a multidisciplinary team.
Learners will have completed an industry recognised Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy, without Aquatic Units within the completed qualification.
This qualification will enable learners to progress to the Level 3 Award in Advanced Aquatic Treadmill Therapy.
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To achieve the AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Aquatic Treadmill Therapy for Small Animals learners must achieve:
- 3 credits to achieve this qualification
- no optional units for this qualification
See the Qualification Specification for more details.
Learners will have completed an industry recognised Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy, without Aquatic Units within the completed qualification.
Portfolio of evidence.
Tutors:
To offer this qualification, centres must ensure that tutors hold or are working towards:
- A Level 4 qualification in an animal care related subject.
- A Level 3 qualification in Small Animal Hydrotherapy.
- 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.
- Tutors must have access to the physical resources and practical equipment required to deliver the practical aspect 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 sector.
- Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.