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Level 3 Certificate for Pet Care in Retail (RQF)
Key Points
- Develop your understanding of companion animal care
- Be able to educate pet owners on correct grooming, nutrition and environments for pets
- Gain an essential pet shop qualification that meets the DEFRA Animal Activities Licensing Requirements
- Get qualified from the comfort of your own home
- Receive an accredited Ofqual regulated qualification
Overview
This Pet Care in Retail qualification is the perfect choice if you are considering employment in the pet care industry. Covering legislation, ethics, and practical skills, it addresses legal responsibilities, pet well-being, customer care, advice for new pet owners, and ethical considerations. You will gain expertise in pet nutrition for overall health and happiness.
In addition, this qualification meets the DEFRA Animal Activities Licensing Requirements. This makes it highly desirable to employers as, by law, all pet stores are required to have an employee who holds this qualification.
You can feel confident that gaining this qualification will lead to better educated customers and well-cared-for pets. On completion of your studies, you can pursue a diverse range of animal care careers, using this accredited qualification as a foundation for further studies and future growth.
Getting Started
Studying this qualification online gives you the flexibility to learn no matter how time-poor you are. You won’t have the logistical nightmare of having to rearrange shifts or find childcare. Just learn whenever the time is right.
You’re also in control of the pace you progress through the course. Unlike physical colleges where they dictate your schedule. So you can blitz through the qualification in a couple of months or take the full year, it’s up to you.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the UK’s leading online learning providers. We have flexible payment options to help you spread the cost of the course. As well as dedicated tutors who will support you throughout your learning journey. They’ll provide feedback on your assignments to help you develop further and understand what areas you need to work on. And if you need any extra assistance then they’re just an email away.
If you’re ready to get qualified and start a new career then take your first steps by enrolling online today.
Qualification: Pet Care in Retail Level 3 Award (RQF)
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Award for Pet Care in Retail (Qualification Number: 603/6597/3).
This qualification has been developed for those working in the pet care industry, or those wanting to pursue a career in this area. This qualification meets the requirements for higher standard licensing under the DEFRA Animal Activities Licensing Requirements and covers not only the care of animals within a pet shop but the retail and customer care aspect too.
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. It is expected that learners have working knowledge of at least Level 2.
Minimum Age Restriction
16
Average Completion Timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course.
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.
Level 3 Certificate for Pet Care in Retail Modules
The course consists of 6 compulsory units.
Unit 1: Pet Care in Retail Legislation
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand legislation relating to pet care in retail
- Know responsible pet ownership
- Know legislation related to pet care in retail
Unit 2: Animal Care and Welfare in Pet Retail
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the environmental needs of animals
- Understand the provision of environmental enrichment
- Understand how to health check pet animals
- Understand diseases, prevention and treatment
- Understand hygiene procedures
Unit 3: Customer Care in Pet Retail
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the maintenance of a pet care retail environment
- Know how to provide high levels of customer service
Unit 4: Providing Advice to New Pet Owners
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the process of how to acquire a pet
- Understand accurate matching of owner and pet
- Understand advice that is necessary to give to new pet owners
Unit 5: Keeping Animals as Pets
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the reasons for pet ownership
- Understand ethical pet ownership
- Understand the welfare requirements of pet animals
Unit 6: Feeding Pet Animals
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the different groups of nutrients
- Understand the different food types and strategies
- Understand balanced diets
- Understand potential issues related to feeding
There will be a variety of in-depth assessments for each unit. This is to demonstrate you understand the learning objectives set in the unit so you’re able to progress.
OUR PASS RATE
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
86.8%
(National Average 74.9%)
Level 3 Certificate for Pet Care in Retail (RQF)
Key Points
- Develop your understanding of companion animal care
- Be able to educate pet owners on correct grooming, nutrition and environments for pets
- Gain an essential pet shop qualification that meets the DEFRA Animal Activities Licensing Requirements
- Get qualified from the comfort of your own home
- Receive an accredited Ofqual regulated qualification
Overview
This Pet Care in Retail qualification is the perfect choice if you are considering employment in the pet care industry. Covering legislation, ethics, and practical skills, it addresses legal responsibilities, pet well-being, customer care, advice for new pet owners, and ethical considerations. You will gain expertise in pet nutrition for overall health and happiness.
In addition, this qualification meets the DEFRA Animal Activities Licensing Requirements. This makes it highly desirable to employers as, by law, all pet stores are required to have an employee who holds this qualification.
You can feel confident that gaining this qualification will lead to better educated customers and well-cared-for pets. On completion of your studies, you can pursue a diverse range of animal care careers, using this accredited qualification as a foundation for further studies and future growth.
Getting Started
Studying this qualification online gives you the flexibility to learn no matter how time-poor you are. You won’t have the logistical nightmare of having to rearrange shifts or find childcare. Just learn whenever the time is right.
You’re also in control of the pace you progress through the course. Unlike physical colleges where they dictate your schedule. So you can blitz through the qualification in a couple of months or take the full year, it’s up to you.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the UK’s leading online learning providers. We have flexible payment options to help you spread the cost of the course. As well as dedicated tutors who will support you throughout your learning journey. They’ll provide feedback on your assignments to help you develop further and understand what areas you need to work on. And if you need any extra assistance then they’re just an email away.
If you’re ready to get qualified and start a new career then take your first steps by enrolling online today.
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 74.9%)
86.8%
Qualification: Pet Care in Retail Level 3 Award (RQF)
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Award for Pet Care in Retail (Qualification Number: 603/6597/3).
This qualification has been developed for those working in the pet care industry, or those wanting to pursue a career in this area. This qualification meets the requirements for higher standard licensing under the DEFRA Animal Activities Licensing Requirements and covers not only the care of animals within a pet shop but the retail and customer care aspect too.
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.
Level 3 Certificate for Pet Care in Retail Modules
The course consists of 6 compulsory units.
Unit 1: Pet Care in Retail Legislation
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand legislation relating to pet care in retail
- Know responsible pet ownership
- Know legislation related to pet care in retail
Unit 2: Animal Care and Welfare in Pet Retail
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the environmental needs of animals
- Understand the provision of environmental enrichment
- Understand how to health check pet animals
- Understand diseases, prevention and treatment
- Understand hygiene procedures
Unit 3: Customer Care in Pet Retail
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the maintenance of a pet care retail environment
- Know how to provide high levels of customer service
Unit 4: Providing Advice to New Pet Owners
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the process of how to acquire a pet
- Understand accurate matching of owner and pet
- Understand advice that is necessary to give to new pet owners
Unit 5: Keeping Animals as Pets
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the reasons for pet ownership
- Understand ethical pet ownership
- Understand the welfare requirements of pet animals
Unit 6: Feeding Pet Animals
On completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the different groups of nutrients
- Understand the different food types and strategies
- Understand balanced diets
- Understand potential issues related to feeding
There will be a variety of in-depth assessments for each unit. This is to demonstrate you understand the learning objectives set in the unit so you’re able to progress.
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