AIM
    Level 4
    QN: 603/4823/9
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    AIM Qualifications Level 4 Diploma in Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 361 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 4
    Awarding Body
    AIM
    Syllabus Units
    9 Units
    Guided Hours
    361 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Canine Anatomy and Behaviour

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the canine skeletal system.2.
    • Understand the canine muscle system.3.
    • Be able to assess canine locomotion.4.
    • Understand how to manage a number of medical conditions affecting canine anatomy.5.
    • Be able to assess changes in canine's behaviour that may indicate pain or discomfort.6.
    • Understand the influence of canine anatomy on behaviour problems.
    2

    Canine Behaviour Problems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand common canine behaviour problems and their outcomes.2.
    • Know how to improve problem behaviours.3.
    • Understand the consequences of long term kennelling.4.
    • Understand the methods of managing rescued canines.5.
    • Understand the role of alternative therapies in behaviour management.6.
    • Know about humane training equipment used in canine training.
    3

    Canine Guardians

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role of canine guardians.2.
    • Understand the influence of compatibility in canine ownership.3.
    • Understand the impact of lifestyle on canine behaviour.
    4

    Canine Learning Theory

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles underpinning canine behaviour.2.
    • Understand classical and operant conditioning.3.
    • Understand the various rates of reinforcement in canine behaviour training.4.
    • Understand the roles of conditioning in canine behaviour modification.5.
    • Understand the various methods of canine training.6.
    • Understand how canines learn.
    5

    Canine Nutrition

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the sources of major nutrients in the canine diet.2.
    • Understand the functions of major nutrients for canines.3.
    • Understand the anatomy and physiology of the canine digestive system.4.
    • Understand the nutritional value and impact of canine nutrition.
    6

    Canine Physiology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the canine circulatory system.2.
    • Understand the canine respiratory system.3.
    • Understand the canine nervous system.4.
    • Be able to assess motor activity.5.
    • Understand the canine urinary system.6.
    • Understand the canine lymphatic system.7.
    • Understand the canine skin system.8.
    • Understand the canine reproductive system.
    7

    Canine Play and Exercise

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the impact of too much and too little play on canines.2.
    • Understand the impact of too much and too little exercise on canines.3.
    • Understand the role exercise can play in changing problem behaviour.4.
    • Understand the importance of mental stimulation and enrichment in preventing and changing problem behaviour.
    8

    Influences on Canine Behaviour

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role of external and internal influences on canine behaviour.2.
    • Understand the influence of medical conditions on canine behaviour.3.
    • Understand the role of canine stress on behaviour.
    9

    Managing a Dog Training Class

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the business requirements for managing dog training classes.2.
    • Understand the necessary skills for delivering dog training classes.3.
    • Be able to plan a dog training class.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/4823/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    AIM
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2019