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British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies Level 3 Diploma (RQF)

Key Points

  • Gain the knowledge and skills for a successful career in British wildlife rehabilitation
  • Gain the benefits of a ZSL Fellowship
  • Complete the course at your own pace 
  • Gain a recognised Ofqual regulated qualification
  • Benefit from flexible online learning
  • Optional practical placement

About your Diploma

The Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies is a great qualification choice if you’re interested in working in the British wildlife care and rehabilitation sector, or if you currently work in the sector and would like a qualification to support your existing knowledge.

This Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies will prepare you for a rewarding career caring for and rehabilitating British wildlife.

Over 7 units you will gain knowledge on how to monitor and record wildlife populations, handling and restraining methods and capture and release techniques. The qualification will also teach you how to assess and treat an injured wild animal, including learning about first aid and, when appropriate, euthanasia. Plus, you will gain an understanding of the legislation and agencies involved in working within British wildlife rehabilitation.

The Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies includes an optional 5 day practical placement at East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS). The placement is designed to give students plenty of hands-on experience in different aspects of wildlife rehabilitation and provides an insight into how a wildlife rescue centre works.

During a typical placement week, students get to experience rescues of injured animals and releasing healthy animals back into the wild. Whether you are looking to become a Vet, a Zookeeper, work in conservation or rescue work in the future, this is the best place to gain valuable first-hand experience!

Starting your Career

As an online qualification, this Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies can be studied around your current commitments.

You will be able to gain this nationally recognised qualification at a pace that suits your circumstances. So, you can start your career when you’re ready, rather than having to work to a timetable.

With online courses, you can start learning from the moment you enrol.

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies is recognised and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). This ensures students are taking a quality course that delivers fundamental skills and knowledge required for work within the British wildlife rehabilitation sector.

You will be assigned a dedicated tutor who can advise and guide you through the qualification, as well as provide constructive feedback on assignments. This ensures you are on the right track with your education and better prepared to work in the British wildlife rehabilitation sector.

There are flexible payment methods available, and you can start learning from the moment you enrol.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but learners must be aged 16 or over.

Minimum Age restriction

16

Average completion timeframe

You have 24 months to complete your course.

Placement or Practical required

This course does not include a mandatory placement. However, learners have the opportunity to complete an optional 5 day placement that is offered at East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS).

If placement or practical required, when?

Learners can complete the practical training any point, once full payment for the course has been made.

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.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Learning is delivered across 7 units covering the following topics:

  • Hygiene Requirements and the Health of British Wild Animals
  • Principles of Handling and Restraining British Wildlife Species
  • Legislation and Agencies Relevant to British Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Principles of First Aid for British Wild Animals
  • Principles of Assessment and Treatment of Injured Wildlife
  • Principles of Wild Animal Capture and Release Techniques
  • Principles of Monitoring and Recording British Wildlife Species

Unit 1: Hygiene Requirements and the Health of British Wild Animals 

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the health and safety considerations of working with British wild animals
  • Understand how to maintain hygiene standards when working with British wild animals
  • Understand diseases and health conditions commonly associated with British wild animals

Unit 2: Principles of Handling and Restraining British Wildlife Species

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand handling and restraining methods and equipment
  • Understand when handling and restraining should be used

Unit 3: Legislation and Agencies Relevant to British Wildlife Rehabilitation

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand legislation relevant to British wildlife rehabilitation
  • Understand wildlife agencies and their relation to British wildlife rehabilitation

Unit 4: Principles of First Aid for British Wild Animals

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the principles of wild animal first aid
  • Understand when wild animal first aid can be used
  • Understand the legal requirements and codes of practice relating to wild animal first aid
  • Understand the principles of wild animal euthanasia in relation to British wildlife

Unit 5: Principles of Assessment and Treatment of Injured Wildlife

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the initial assessment of wildlife casualties
  • Understand assessment methods used to identify injuries and appropriate treatment methods for injured wild animals
  • Understand how to feed and house injured wildlife
  • Understand how a veterinary diagnosis is made

Unit 6: Principles of Wild Animal Capture and Release Techniques

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the methods and reasons for the capture of British wild animals
  • Understand the methods and reasons for the release of British wild animals
  • Understand the impact human intervention can have on wild animals and the associated ethical issues

Unit 7: Principles of Monitoring and Recording British Wildlife Species

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the reasons for monitoring and recording British wildlife
  • Understand the methods used to monitor and record British wildlife
  • Understand how to carry out monitoring and recording of British wildlife populations

To gain the Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies you must achieve 39 credits.

Each unit will be assessed by a range of in-depth theory assessments. Students will need to show sufficient evidence that they have the required knowledge, skills and understanding of the assessment criteria.  

When are you assessed?

Once you have successfully completed each unit assessment you will receive your certificate of completion alongside your qualification.

British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies Level 3 Diploma (RQF)

Key Points

  • Gain the knowledge and skills for a successful career in British wildlife rehabilitation
  • Gain the benefits of a ZSL Fellowship
  • Complete the course at your own pace 
  • Gain a recognised Ofqual regulated qualification
  • Benefit from flexible online learning
  • Optional practical placement

About your Diploma

The Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies is a great qualification choice if you’re interested in working in the British wildlife care and rehabilitation sector, or if you currently work in the sector and would like a qualification to support your existing knowledge.

This Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies will prepare you for a rewarding career caring for and rehabilitating British wildlife.

Over 7 units you will gain knowledge on how to monitor and record wildlife populations, handling and restraining methods and capture and release techniques. The qualification will also teach you how to assess and treat an injured wild animal, including learning about first aid and, when appropriate, euthanasia. Plus, you will gain an understanding of the legislation and agencies involved in working within British wildlife rehabilitation.

The Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies includes an optional 5 day practical placement at East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS). The placement is designed to give students plenty of hands-on experience in different aspects of wildlife rehabilitation and provides an insight into how a wildlife rescue centre works.

During a typical placement week, students get to experience rescues of injured animals and releasing healthy animals back into the wild. Whether you are looking to become a Vet, a Zookeeper, work in conservation or rescue work in the future, this is the best place to gain valuable first-hand experience!

Starting your Career

As an online qualification, this Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies can be studied around your current commitments.

You will be able to gain this nationally recognised qualification at a pace that suits your circumstances. So, you can start your career when you’re ready, rather than having to work to a timetable.

With online courses, you can start learning from the moment you enrol.

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies is recognised and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). This ensures students are taking a quality course that delivers fundamental skills and knowledge required for work within the British wildlife rehabilitation sector.

You will be assigned a dedicated tutor who can advise and guide you through the qualification, as well as provide constructive feedback on assignments. This ensures you are on the right track with your education and better prepared to work in the British wildlife rehabilitation sector.

There are flexible payment methods available, and you can start learning from the moment you enrol.

Learning is delivered across 7 units covering the following topics:

  • Hygiene Requirements and the Health of British Wild Animals
  • Principles of Handling and Restraining British Wildlife Species
  • Legislation and Agencies Relevant to British Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Principles of First Aid for British Wild Animals
  • Principles of Assessment and Treatment of Injured Wildlife
  • Principles of Wild Animal Capture and Release Techniques
  • Principles of Monitoring and Recording British Wildlife Species

Unit 1: Hygiene Requirements and the Health of British Wild Animals 

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the health and safety considerations of working with British wild animals
  • Understand how to maintain hygiene standards when working with British wild animals
  • Understand diseases and health conditions commonly associated with British wild animals

Unit 2: Principles of Handling and Restraining British Wildlife Species

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand handling and restraining methods and equipment
  • Understand when handling and restraining should be used

Unit 3: Legislation and Agencies Relevant to British Wildlife Rehabilitation

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand legislation relevant to British wildlife rehabilitation
  • Understand wildlife agencies and their relation to British wildlife rehabilitation

Unit 4: Principles of First Aid for British Wild Animals

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the principles of wild animal first aid
  • Understand when wild animal first aid can be used
  • Understand the legal requirements and codes of practice relating to wild animal first aid
  • Understand the principles of wild animal euthanasia in relation to British wildlife

Unit 5: Principles of Assessment and Treatment of Injured Wildlife

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the initial assessment of wildlife casualties
  • Understand assessment methods used to identify injuries and appropriate treatment methods for injured wild animals
  • Understand how to feed and house injured wildlife
  • Understand how a veterinary diagnosis is made

Unit 6: Principles of Wild Animal Capture and Release Techniques

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the methods and reasons for the capture of British wild animals
  • Understand the methods and reasons for the release of British wild animals
  • Understand the impact human intervention can have on wild animals and the associated ethical issues

Unit 7: Principles of Monitoring and Recording British Wildlife Species

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the reasons for monitoring and recording British wildlife
  • Understand the methods used to monitor and record British wildlife
  • Understand how to carry out monitoring and recording of British wildlife populations

To gain the Level 3 Diploma in British Wildlife Rehabilitation Studies you must achieve 39 credits.

Each unit will be assessed by a range of in-depth theory assessments. Students will need to show sufficient evidence that they have the required knowledge, skills and understanding of the assessment criteria.  

When are you assessed?

Once you have successfully completed each unit assessment you will receive your certificate of completion alongside your qualification.

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