iPET Network
Level 3
QN: 610/6317/4
Curriculum Active
iPET Network Level 3 Award in Reptile Keeping, Health and Welfare
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iPET Network. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 31 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
iPET Network
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
31 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Practical Reptile Health and Husbandry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to health check a reptile
- Be able to correctly handle and restrain reptiles
- Be able to complete a risk assessment for reptile keeping
- Be able to maintain reptile accommodation
- Be able to feed a reptile
- Be able to transport reptiles safely
- Be able to keep accurate records
2
Principles of Reptile Health and Husbandry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to health check a reptile
- Understand legislative requirements for keeping and handling venomous reptiles
- Understand how to handle a variety of reptile species
- Know reptile sexing techniques
- Understand accommodation design for reptiles
- Understand the environmental requirements of reptiles
- Understand the cleaning routine and requirements of reptile accommodation
- Understand the nutritional requirements of reptiles
- Understand how to provide enrichment for reptiles
- Understand the needs of reptiles during transportation
- Understand how and why to keep appropriate records
3
Reptile Anatomy and Disease
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic anatomy and physiology of reptiles
- Understand common reptile ailments, injuries and actions to take
- Understand accommodation adjustments for promoting recovery
- Understand how to administer various types of treatments and first aid for common injuries
- Know the euthanasia process for reptiles
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6317/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- iPET Network
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2025