iPET Network
Level 3
QN: 610/0723/7
Curriculum Active
iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canicross Coaching
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iPET Network. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 24 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
iPET Network
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
24 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Canine First Aid, Incident and Risk Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic principles of canine emergency first aid
- Know and understand procedures for managing incidents
- Understand the importance and creation of risk assessments for running and training venues
- Understand the importance of and legislation surrounding the keeping of runner emergency health and contact information
2
Legislation, Welfare and Canine Behaviour for the Canicross Coach
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the legislation relevant to Canicross coaching
- Understand welfare considerations for dogs participating in Canicross
- Know and understand the essentials of canine nutrition relevant to the Canicross dog
- Understand canine behaviour and methods of communication
3
Practical Canicross Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create comprehensive risk assessments for coaching sessions
- Be able to select and safely fit appropriate equipment for Canicross training
- Be able to deliver a ‘mini’ coaching session to a group of runners
4
Principles of Canicross Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of selecting and fitting appropriate harnesses for Canicross training
- Understand the selection and fitting of belts and lines
- Know and understand the principles of warming up and cooling down / recovery after training
- Know and understand the principles of training the core skills required for Canicross
- Know how to plan training programmes for Canicross beginners
5
Principles of Planning a Canicross Coaching Programme
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of a safe, suitable venue for Canicross training
- Know the principles of planning Canicross training programmes and sessions
6
Starting a Canicross Coaching Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Canicross sport
- Understand the different business structures and planning of a new business
- Know how to manage your finances when running your own business
- Know the essential types of insurance required to run a Canicross coaching business
- Understand the principles of marketing your business
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0723/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- iPET Network
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2022