This course explores the care and management of small or companion animals. It includes units on history, characteristics of different species, housing, equipment, handling, reproduction, diseases, and ailments. Full-colour photos help readers easily identify different species. This course also includes related Internet sites for further study. This comprehensive course is useful for anyone interested in the care of small animals. Features: - Full-colour photographs enhance text and help readers identify species by colour
- Updated text includes new information on handling and animal restraint as well as expanded coverage of exotic species
- Complex scientific material is presented in an organised, easy-to-understand format
- Units can be reviewed out of sequence, allowing students to customise course to meet their needs
Are there any previous skills or qualifications required to register for this course?
Good news! There are no previous qualifications or skills required to register for this course. This course presumes no prior knowledge.
What qualification is awarded upon completion? All successful students will be awarded the UK Open College Certificate in Animal Care. See qualification page. Am I required to sit an exam? No! This course is completed using continual assessment. Assignments are completed and assessed continually as you progress. This will allow student support to monitor your progress every step of the way. How is my coursework assessed? There are four grades possible for each assignment. A Fail, Pass, Merit or Distinction can be achieved. If you fail you can re-submit at no extra charge until you get it right! A distinction is the highest grade and requires work of a very high standard and presentation. You will be given guidance to help improve your grades if necessary. What if I have a question relating to my course? No problem! All students on this course can email student support with any questions they may have. Monday-Friday What is included in the cost of my course? - Course manual
- A4 ring binder
- Pen, pencil and ruler
- Document holder
- Plain paper
- Free post envelopes
- Unlimited support Monday- Friday during office hours
This course comes complete in a college study bag allowing you to transport it and study anywhere. Real flexibility! What is the duration of the course? Is there a time limit for completion?
This course will take approximately 120 hours to complete. There is no time limit for completion. You can take as long as you wish or alternatively complete as quickly as you want. What is covered in the course syllabus?
The course consists of the following twenty modules:
Unit One: Introduction - A brief history of animals
- Domestication
- The small animal industry
- Classification of organisms
Unit wo: Safety - Risks
- Physical restraint
- Guidelines for safety
Unit Three: Small Animals as Pets - Choosing a pet
- Children and pets
- Pets and pet therapy
- Euthanasia
- Overpopulation
Unit Four Animal Rights and Animal Welfare Unit Fve: Careers in Small Animal Care - Pet care workers
- Zoo administrators
- Laboratory animal care
- Small animal breeders
- Animal trainers
- Pet groomers
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary technician
- Biologists
Unit Six: Nutrition and Digestive Systems - Nutrition
- Animal Digestion
Unit Seven: Dogs Groups and breeds - Anatomy
- Choosing a dog
- Feeding and exercise
- Training
- Grooming and care
- Common diseases
- Reproduction
Unit Eight: Cats - Groups and breeds
- Anatomy
- Characteristics
- Choosing a cat
- Feeding and training
- Grooming and care
- Common diseases
- Reproduction
Unit Nine: Rabbits - Uses
- Breeds
- Anatomy
- Housing and equipment
- Feeding
- Handling
- Diseases and ailments
- Reproduction
Unit Ten: Hamsters - Major groups
- Anatomy
- Characteristics
- Housing and equipment
- Feeding
- Handling
- Diseases and ailments
- Reproduction
Unit Eleven Gerbils - Groups and breeds
- Characteristics
- Housing and equipment
- Feeding
- Handling
- Diseases and ailments
- Reproduction
Unit Twelve: Rats - History
- Major colour groups
- Characteristics
- Housing and equipment
- Feeding
- Handling
- Diseases and ailments
- Reproduction
Unit Thirteen Mice - History
- Characteristics
- Housing and equipment
- Feeding
- Handling
- Diseases and ailments
- Reproduction
Unit Fourteen Guinea Pigs - History
- Major varieties
- Characteristics
- Housing and equipment
- Care
- Handling
- Diseases and ailments
- Reproduction
Unit Fifteen Chinchillas - History
- Major colour groups
- Characteristics
- Housing and equipment
- Care
- Handling
- Diseases and ailments
- Reproduction
Unit sixteen Ferrets - History
- Major colour groups
- Characteristics
- Housing and equipment
- Care
- Handling
- Diseases and ailments
- Reproduction
Unit Seventeen: Amphibians - History
- Characteristics
- Classification: Newts and Salamanders
- Major families: Newts and Salamanders
- Classification: Frogs and Toads
- Major families: Frogs and Toads
- Classification: Caecilians
- Major families: Caecilians
- Housing and equipment
- Feeding
- Handling
- Diseases and ailments
- Reproduction
Unit Eighteen: Reptiles - Characteristics
- Classification: Turtles, terrapins and Tortoises
- Major families: Turtles, terrapins and Tortoises
- Classification: Snakes, Pythons and Boas
- Major families: Snakes, Pythons and Boas
- Classification: Iguanas and Lizards
- Major families: Iguanas and Lizards <li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; COLOR: gray; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;
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