iPET Network
Level 3
QN: 603/6844/5
Curriculum Active
iPET Network Level 3 Award in Dog Walking and Pet Sitting for Professionals
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iPET Network. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 12 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
iPET Network
Syllabus Units
2 Units
Guided Hours
12 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Planning the Operation of a Small Animal Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental requirements of setting up a small animal business
- Understand the role of marketing in a small canine business
- Understand the financial requirements of running a small animal business
2
Professional Dog Walking and Pet Sitting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the roles and responsibilities of a professional dog walker and pet sitter.2.
- Understand how to greet new clients
- establish services required and record key client and animal details
- Know and understand how to minimise risks working as a dog walker or pet sitter
- Know and understand the requirements of current legislation and codes of practice for dog walking and pet sitting including transportation of animals
- Know and understand a variety of breeds and behaviours typical to their breed group
- Know and understand how to care for small animals that may require a pet sitting service
- Know and understand how to walk and control a dog
- Know and understand appropriate grouping and separation of dogs
- Know and understand potential hazards that may be experienced whilst in a small animal business
- Be able to observe and record behaviour demonstrated by a dog, when working as a dog walker or pet sitter
- Be able to carry out effective dog walking activities
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6844/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- iPET Network
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2020