AIM
Level 4
QN: 603/5500/1
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AIM Qualifications Level 4 Certificate in Professional Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Dog Daycare and Boarding
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 91 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
91 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Dog Breed Evolution Characteristics and Behaviour
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand breed characteristics in a range of dog breeds.2.
- Understand basic canine behaviour in the domestic dog.3.
- Understand the basics of evolution and pack dynamics
- Understand how to manage, deter or remove nuisance dogs from the immediate environment.
2
Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Daycare and Boarding
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand canine nutrition.2.
- Understand dog walking with multiple dogs.3.
- Understand how to manage risk when dog walking or pet sitting.4.
- Understand the equipment requirements for day care and dog walking activities.5.
- Know about the provisions in the Animal Activities Licensing Regulations 2018 (AAL) and how these relate to dog walking and pet sitting activities.
3
Understanding Canine Rules of Engagement and Other Pets in a Business Context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of different breeds of domestic cat.2.
- Understand how to care for domestic felines in their own home.3.
- Understand how to interact with an unknown dog and how to integrate it into your dog walking business.4.
- Understand the local business environment for pet sitting and dog walking businesses.5.
- Understand the provisions of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in relation to dog walking and pet sitting.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5500/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2020