Dog Training and Husbandry Award Level 2

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LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - 30 May 2024
Bicton College - 7 June 2024
LEVEL
Level 2 Levels Explained
DURATION
5 days over 5 weeks (Friday)
LEARNING AREA
Animal Management & Veterinary Nursing Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Part-time

Dog Training and Husbandry Award Level 2

This course will be run over 5 days (Fridays for 5 weeks) and learners will need to build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered. There will be both written and practical elements, and learners may be required to complete some work at home.

This course would be suitable for pet owners, as well as those that work within the canine industry and could be funded depending on personal circumstances.

What you will learn

The course requires completion of 3 units:

• Caring for a Dog
Learners will be able to demonstrate their ability to care for a dog by grooming, feeding, walking and enriching a dogs life. Learners will be able to identify common symptoms of illnesses in dogs.

• Dog Anatomy, Physiology and Behaviour
Learners will be able to identify various parts of the dog’s anatomy and to have a basic understanding of dogs needs. Learners will understand their legal responsibility of owning a dog.

• Dog Training Methods
Learners will understand why training a dog is beneficial to dog and owner. The learner will understand how to train basic behaviours and recognise that different breeds of dog are more suited to learning some behaviours than others.

Entry requirements

You will need to be 19 years old or over and have a passion and interest in caring and working with dogs.

Assessment

Portfolio building during course

Progression

Various

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.


The course requires completion of 3 units:

• Caring for a Dog
Learners will be able to demonstrate their ability to care for a dog by grooming, feeding, walking and enriching a dogs life. Learners will be able to identify common symptoms of illnesses in dogs.

• Dog Anatomy, Physiology and Behaviour
Learners will be able to identify various parts of the dog’s anatomy and to have a basic understanding of dogs needs. Learners will understand their legal responsibility of owning a dog.

• Dog Training Methods
Learners will understand why training a dog is beneficial to dog and owner. The learner will understand how to train basic behaviours and recognise that different breeds of dog are more suited to learning some behaviours than others.

You will need to be 19 years old or over and have a passion and interest in caring and working with dogs.

Portfolio building during course

Various

Bicton College

Bicton College

Bicton College is based in East Devon, near Exeter, and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just two miles from the Jurassic Coast. The historic Georgian mansion, commercial farm, animal husbandry school, modern veterinary nursing building, world-class engineering and heavy plant machinery workshop, walled garden and arboretum are all set in over 200 hectares of historic parkland.


Dates & Locations

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  • Location - Bicton College
  • Start Date - 30 May 2024
  • Day/Time - Friday, 09:30 - 16:30
  • Tuition Fees: £129.00*
            
    *Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

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  • Location - Bicton College
  • Start Date - 7 June 2024
  • Tuition Fees: £129.00*
            
    *Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

    MORE INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT
    Information for School Leavers
    Information for ages 19+
  • Apply Now
    For 7 June 2024 start date
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Course Code 13774-BIC-24, 13774-BIC-23

Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

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