SEG Awards
Level 3
QN: 610/3293/1
Curriculum Active
SEG Awards Level 3 Diploma for Animal Welfare Officers
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 302 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
302 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Animal Care and Welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand signs of good and ill health in animals
- Know causes of ill health in animals
- Understand prevention of ill health in animals
- Know the relationship between nutrition and health
- Know environmental enrichment for animals
2
Animal Hoarding Intervention
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the occurrence of animal hoarding
- Understand how to report and prevent animal hoarding
- Know the organisations involved in animal hoarding
- Know the impact of animal hoarding
3
Companion Animal Behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand animal behaviour
- Know body language in companion animals
- Understand stress indicators in companion animals
- Know stress reduction in companion animals
4
Handling Animals in Complex Situations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand reasons for handling animals in complex situations
- Know methods of handling animals in complex situations
- Know methods of transporting animals in complex situations
5
Inspecting Animal Care Establishments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to provide guidance on policies and procedures relating to animal care establishments
- Be able to understand requirements for staff training, knowledge and on-site supervision
- Understand provision of information, advice, and guidance at animal care establishments
6
Legislation in Animal Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislation relating to animal welfare
- Understand the impact of legislation on animal welfare
- Know the requirements for companion animal accommodation
- Understand the responsibilities of an Animal licensing inspector/ Animal welfare officer under legislation
7
Linking Animal Cruelty and Interpersonal Violence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the links between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence
- Understand the importance and implications of reporting animal cruelty
8
Managing Equipment in an Animal Care Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to manage equipment in animal care establishments
- Understand maintenance of equipment in animal care establishments
- Know how to maintain records in animal care establishments
9
Providing Advise to the Public
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand types of animal care advice required by the public
- Know how to provide animal care advice to the public
- Know how to advise the public in cases of potential animal cruelty or neglect
10
Skills in Practical Animal Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to carry out a risk assessment in animal care establishments
- Be able to handle and restrain animals in animal care establishments
- Be able to carry out analysis of animal accommodation
- Be able to observe animal behaviour
- Be able to health check animals
11
Transportation of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to handle and restrain companion animals for transport
- Understand the responsibilities of transporting animals
- Know how to reduce stress during animal transportation
- Know how to transport companion animals
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3293/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2023