SEG Awards
    Level 4
    QN: 610/3427/7
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    SEG Awards Level 4 Certificate in Professional Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Dog Day Care and Home Boarding

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 170 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 4
    Awarding Body
    SEG Awards
    Syllabus Units
    4 Units
    Guided Hours
    170 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Animal Breed Characteristics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the different dog breed characteristics
    • Understand the different cat breed characteristics
    • Understand the appropriate care of cats
    2

    Owning a Pet Care Business

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to carryout market research
    • Understand what information is required from a client
    • Understand safe transportation of animals
    • Understand how to walk multiple dogs safely
    • Understand how to manage different types of risks associated with pet sitting, home boarding and dog walking
    3

    Pet Care Legislation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know legislation relating to the care of pets
    • Understand the relationship between pet care and legislation
    4

    Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Day Care and Boarding Animals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to interact with different types of animals
    • Understand the equipment that is necessary for a dog care business
    • Understand dog behaviour
    • Understand how to manage dogs when walking in public

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/3427/7
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    SEG Awards
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Nov 2023