iPET Network
Level 3
QN: 610/0057/3
Curriculum Active
iPET Network Level 3 Certificate in Dog Breeding, Litter Socialisation and Welfare
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iPET Network. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 50 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
iPET Network
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
50 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Canine Care and Welfare in Pregnancy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the considerations to be made prior to breeding and appropriate mate selection
- Understand the importance of qualified support
- Understand UK Breeding Law and licensing requirements
- Understand the mating process
- Understand Canine Herpes Virus and its dangers
- Understand how to confirm pregnancy and the trimester breakdown
- Understanding of foetal development
- Understand how to care for the Pregnant Bitch
2
Litter Socialisation for Breeders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of socialisation and what it means
- Be able to identify the equipment required for socialising litters
- Understand Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction
- Understand the importance of sound desensitisation
- Know and understand the importance of textures and levels
- Understand early ho
- use training
- Understand the importance of human interaction
- Know and understand the importance of canine interaction
- Understands the benefits of early crate training
- Understands the topic of car training
- Understands the importance of experiencing the outside world
- Learn how to start early recall exercises
- Understands the importance of nail care
- Understands what a fear period is and when they are likely to affect puppies
- Understands the importance of sleep and processing for puppies
- Understanding the natural tendencies of specific breeds
- Understand what profiling is and why it is important
- Understanding Singleton Puppies and their care and behaviour requirements
3
Whelping and Aftercare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand Whelping Preparation
- Understand the Whelping Process
- Understand how to recognise problems during whelping
- Understand methods of care and welfare for the new-born puppy
- Understand how to administer aftercare to bitch and puppies
- Understand the importance of and the time frames for parasite treatment
- Understand immunisation, the reasons for and the time frames for administering and boosters to bitches and puppies
- Understand the weaning process
- Understand the importance of safe and effective disinfectant products
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0057/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- iPET Network
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2021