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Assistance Canine Training Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
Key Points
- Learn to train Assistance Dogs
- Make a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities
- Launch a rewarding new career
- Achieve a Level 3 Diploma Qualification
About Your Diploma
The Level 3 Diploma in Assistance Canine Training is your key to a career transforming dogs into life-changing companions for people with disabilities.
Learn from experts, master training methods, and arrange your own practical experience to put your knowledge into action. This accredited qualification equips you to make a real difference. If you possess a strong desire to help others, and an affinity for dogs, then training to become an Assistance Canine Trainer could take you into a life-long career.
Starting Your Career
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. Our online courses give you the flexibility to engage with your studies whenever suits you best.
The benefit of online learning is that you can plan your studies around your existing commitments so that you’re able to progress with your learning in a way that works for you, without the stressful balancing act.
You’ll gain essential knowledge and an Ofqual regulated qualification in Assistance Canine Training.
What’s more, there are no classes to attend or timetable to stick to, you’re in control of the pace and place of your learning.
In addition to this, we have dedicated and experienced online tutors to support you throughout your course. As well as flexible payment options and the material being readily available as soon as you enrol.
Qualification: Assistance Dog Training Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Assistance Dog Training.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
This course is open to anyone aged 16 and above. Some experience of working alongside dogs is beneficial, but not essential.
Minimum Age Restriction
16
Average Completion Timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course.
Placement or Practical Required
Two days of practical training will need to be arranged independently by the learner and completed in order to meet the overall course requirements. Learners will need to ensure that they can meet this requirement before enrolling.
Certification Timeframe
Learners can expect their certification within 6 months of completing the course, following the (EQA) External Quality Assurance of assessment. All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
This course comprises of 9 modules.
Unit 1: Canine Legislation
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand legislation relating to Canines
- Know situations where legislation may be enforced
Unit 2: Canine Development and Learning
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the premise of how a canine acquires knowledge
- Be able to recognise how a canine adjusts to alternative circumstances
- Be able to understand the importance and different methods to encourage development in canine training
- Understand natural canine actions and the way in which they interact
- Be able to recognise canine interactions and resolve concerns
Unit 3: Canine Care During Training
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the importance and impact a human can have on a canine
- Be able to recognise suitable controlling techniques for canines
- Understand what is required to encourage good canine welfare
- Understand the benefits of a healthy diet on a canine’s wellbeing, learning and behaviour
- Be able to recognise the impacts that a kennel or care environment can have on a canine
Unit 4: Canine Support for Disabilities
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand alternative disabilities canines can support with
- Understand the importance of training a canine before supporting a human with a disability
- Understand how a canine can support a human with a disability
Unit 5: Canine Behaviour
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand Canine body language
- Understand aggression, fear and stress in Canines
- Know the escalation of aggression in Canines
- Understand Canine behaviour issues
Unit 6: Support Required from a Canine
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the importance of disability awareness
- Understand how to evaluate a human’s requirements from a canine
- Understand official documentation in connection to assisted canine support
- Be able to create an assessment report for clients, outlining a canine’s overall ability welfare and suitability to support with a disability
Unit 7: Medical Care for Canines
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the significance of conducting physical medical checks on canines
- Know the requirements of canine first aid
- Understand the concepts of medical care
Unit 8: Training Canines to Support Disabilities
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand how to train a canine when assisting with a disability
- Understand client suitability procedure
- Be able to create PACT targets for a canine assisting with a disability
Unit 9: Canine Practical Training
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the different emotions portrayed by a canine
- Be able to display how to prepare a canine for assistance canine training
- Be able to operate a lead and harness effectively and safely when on a canine
- Be able to appropriately use a clicker when training a canine
- Be able to use appropriate techniques when training a canine
To successfully gain the Level 3 Diploma in Assistance Canine Training, you must achieve 42 credits. You will be assessed through internal assessments conducted online at the end of each unit and assessed by one of our qualified tutors.
OUR PASS RATE
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
86.8%
(National Average 74.9%)
Assistance Canine Training Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
Key Points
- Learn to train Assistance Dogs
- Make a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities
- Launch a rewarding new career
- Achieve a Level 3 Diploma Qualification
About Your Diploma
The Level 3 Diploma in Assistance Canine Training is your key to a career transforming dogs into life-changing companions for people with disabilities.
Learn from experts, master training methods, and arrange your own practical experience to put your knowledge into action. This accredited qualification equips you to make a real difference. If you possess a strong desire to help others, and an affinity for dogs, then training to become an Assistance Canine Trainer could take you into a life-long career.
Starting Your Career
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. Our online courses give you the flexibility to engage with your studies whenever suits you best.
The benefit of online learning is that you can plan your studies around your existing commitments so that you’re able to progress with your learning in a way that works for you, without the stressful balancing act.
You’ll gain essential knowledge and an Ofqual regulated qualification in Assistance Canine Training.
What’s more, there are no classes to attend or timetable to stick to, you’re in control of the pace and place of your learning.
In addition to this, we have dedicated and experienced online tutors to support you throughout your course. As well as flexible payment options and the material being readily available as soon as you enrol.
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 74.9%)
86.8%
Qualification: Assistance Dog Training Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
Upon successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Assistance Dog Training.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
This course comprises of 9 modules.
Unit 1: Canine Legislation
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand legislation relating to Canines
- Know situations where legislation may be enforced
Unit 2: Canine Development and Learning
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the premise of how a canine acquires knowledge
- Be able to recognise how a canine adjusts to alternative circumstances
- Be able to understand the importance and different methods to encourage development in canine training
- Understand natural canine actions and the way in which they interact
- Be able to recognise canine interactions and resolve concerns
Unit 3: Canine Care During Training
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the importance and impact a human can have on a canine
- Be able to recognise suitable controlling techniques for canines
- Understand what is required to encourage good canine welfare
- Understand the benefits of a healthy diet on a canine’s wellbeing, learning and behaviour
- Be able to recognise the impacts that a kennel or care environment can have on a canine
Unit 4: Canine Support for Disabilities
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand alternative disabilities canines can support with
- Understand the importance of training a canine before supporting a human with a disability
- Understand how a canine can support a human with a disability
Unit 5: Canine Behaviour
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand Canine body language
- Understand aggression, fear and stress in Canines
- Know the escalation of aggression in Canines
- Understand Canine behaviour issues
Unit 6: Support Required from a Canine
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the importance of disability awareness
- Understand how to evaluate a human’s requirements from a canine
- Understand official documentation in connection to assisted canine support
- Be able to create an assessment report for clients, outlining a canine’s overall ability welfare and suitability to support with a disability
Unit 7: Medical Care for Canines
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the significance of conducting physical medical checks on canines
- Know the requirements of canine first aid
- Understand the concepts of medical care
Unit 8: Training Canines to Support Disabilities
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand how to train a canine when assisting with a disability
- Understand client suitability procedure
- Be able to create PACT targets for a canine assisting with a disability
Unit 9: Canine Practical Training
Upon completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the different emotions portrayed by a canine
- Be able to display how to prepare a canine for assistance canine training
- Be able to operate a lead and harness effectively and safely when on a canine
- Be able to appropriately use a clicker when training a canine
- Be able to use appropriate techniques when training a canine
To successfully gain the Level 3 Diploma in Assistance Canine Training, you must achieve 42 credits. You will be assessed through internal assessments conducted online at the end of each unit and assessed by one of our qualified tutors.
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