L2 Cert of Technical Competence in Pet Sitting

Mode of study

Unspecified

Start date

11/11/2024

Teaching staff

The course teaching team have worked in a range of environments within the animal industry e.g. veterinary surgeries, animal welfare charities, wildlife parks and farms. They hold a variety of qualifications, including Degrees in Wildlife Conservation, Animal Science, Animal Behaviour and Veterinary Nursing, and are all qualified lecturers

Course Code

FC2PSA1P/1

Duration

6-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

City & Guilds of London Institute

Assessment

To gain this qualification, candidates must successfully achieve the following assessments: One to one practical assessment with oral questioning

About the course

This course runs once a week across 6 weeks and you will gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a competent pet sitter The City and Guilds dog walking qualification is a valuable certificate of competence to show your customers. Nearing the start of the course, we will confirm your timetable.

Career options

Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to employers or the public that you have the practical skills and knowledge they are looking for when recruiting/seeking the services of a pet sitter. This course directly links to our other qualifications - Canine first aid. We encourage students from these courses to enrol onto this first aid course, as this is a requirement in the industry

For those of you wanting to go into employment, the aim of our course(s) are to produce competent carers working with animals, with the potential to take up management positions after further experience.

Potential careers:

Animal Technician
Applied Animal Behaviourist
Assistance Dog Trainer
Dog Groomer
Dog Trainer
Farm Worker (Livestock)
Kennel Worker
RSPCA/ SSPCA Inspector
Veterinary Nurse
Zoo Keeper

Course Content - What will I learn?

This qualification covers the skills you will need to progress to work as a pet sitter. Mandatory content covers: roles and responsibilities of a professional pet sitter current legislation and codes of practice potential problems and emergencies The assessment for this qualification will require you to achieve: a practical assessment with oral questioning In order to take this qualification, you need to hold a level 2 qualification in animal-related area, such as: Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care Level 2 Diploma in Equine Care Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Animal Health, Husbandry and Handling

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

To gain this qualification, candidates must successfully achieve the following assessments: One to one practical assessment with oral questioning

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