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Level 3 Certificate in Canine Nutrition

Key Points

  • Gain a recognised qualification in canine nutrition 
  • Complete the course at your own pace 
  • Benefit from flexible online learning 

About Your Certificate

The Level 3 Certificate in Canine Nutrition has been designed to give you the required knowledge and understanding of canine nutrition necessary to pursue a rewarding career within the canine health and diet industry. 

During this qualification, you will study aspects of canine nutrition, feeding regimes and the impact that diet has on canine health and behaviour. 

This Ofqual regulated qualification is suitable whether you currently work in the industry and would like to progress in your role, or, whether you care for or work with dogs and would like to learn more about canine nutrition. 

On completion of the Level 3 Certificate in Canine Nutrition, you will have the necessary knowledge and understanding to apply for positions within the pet food, canine health, and welfare industries. 

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but learners must be aged 16 or over and have working knowledge of at least Level 2.  

Minimum Age Restriction 

16 

Average Completion Timeframe 

You have 12 months to complete your course. 

Learning is delivered across 3 units covering the following topics: 

  • Canine Nutrition 

  • Canine Lifestyle Nutrition 

  • Canine Diet Effects on Behaviour and Welfare 

Unit 1: Canine Nutrition 

On completion of this unit you will: 

  • Know the canine digestive process 

  • Understand canine nutrition 

  • Know different types of canine diets 

  • Understand the BARF concept 

  • Understand home cooked diets for canines 

Unit 2: Canine Lifestyle Nutrition 

On completion of this unit you will: 

  • Know the nutritional requirements of pregnant and lactating canines 

  • Know the nutritional requirements of puppies 

  • Know the nutritional requirements of senior canines and beyond 

  • Know the nutritional requirements of working and sporting canines 

  • Know the nutritional requirements of ill, injured and recovering canines 

  • Understand energy requirement calculations for canines 

Unit 3: Canine Diet Effects on Behaviour and Welfare 

On completion of this unit you will: 

  • Know the effects of canine diet on health and welfare 

  • Understand the effects of canine diet on behaviour 

  • Know how legislation impacts upon canine food production 

To gain the Level 3 Certificate in Canine Nutrition you must achieve 25 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? 

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. 

Level 3 Certificate in Canine Nutrition

Key Points

  • Gain a recognised qualification in canine nutrition 
  • Complete the course at your own pace 
  • Benefit from flexible online learning 

About Your Certificate

The Level 3 Certificate in Canine Nutrition has been designed to give you the required knowledge and understanding of canine nutrition necessary to pursue a rewarding career within the canine health and diet industry. 

During this qualification, you will study aspects of canine nutrition, feeding regimes and the impact that diet has on canine health and behaviour. 

This Ofqual regulated qualification is suitable whether you currently work in the industry and would like to progress in your role, or, whether you care for or work with dogs and would like to learn more about canine nutrition. 

On completion of the Level 3 Certificate in Canine Nutrition, you will have the necessary knowledge and understanding to apply for positions within the pet food, canine health, and welfare industries. 

Learning is delivered across 3 units covering the following topics: 

  • Canine Nutrition 

  • Canine Lifestyle Nutrition 

  • Canine Diet Effects on Behaviour and Welfare 

Unit 1: Canine Nutrition 

On completion of this unit you will: 

  • Know the canine digestive process 

  • Understand canine nutrition 

  • Know different types of canine diets 

  • Understand the BARF concept 

  • Understand home cooked diets for canines 

Unit 2: Canine Lifestyle Nutrition 

On completion of this unit you will: 

  • Know the nutritional requirements of pregnant and lactating canines 

  • Know the nutritional requirements of puppies 

  • Know the nutritional requirements of senior canines and beyond 

  • Know the nutritional requirements of working and sporting canines 

  • Know the nutritional requirements of ill, injured and recovering canines 

  • Understand energy requirement calculations for canines 

Unit 3: Canine Diet Effects on Behaviour and Welfare 

On completion of this unit you will: 

  • Know the effects of canine diet on health and welfare 

  • Understand the effects of canine diet on behaviour 

  • Know how legislation impacts upon canine food production 

To gain the Level 3 Certificate in Canine Nutrition you must achieve 25 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? 

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. 

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