SEG Awards
    Level 4
    QN: 610/3509/9
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    SEG Awards Level 4 Diploma in Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 328 hours.

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

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Canine Behavioural Issues

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to understand the different types of behavioural issues in Canines and the consequences that arises from the presented behaviours
    • Be able to understand the significance of environment enrichment to stimulate a Canine
    • Be able to understand the effect of medicinal circumstances on Canine behaviour
    • Be able to understand the characteristics of behaviour in Canines under stressed conditions
    • Be able to understand familiar behaviour concerns and consequences linked to Canines
    2

    Canine Biology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to understand the cardiovascular system in a Canine
    • Be able to understand the respiratory apparatus in a Canine
    • Be able to understand a Canine's central nervous system
    • Be able to understand the renal system in Canines
    • Be able to understand the lymphoid system in Canines
    • Be able to understand the integumentary system in Canines
    • Be able to understand the genital system in a Canine
    3

    Nutritional Diet for Canines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to understand the benefit and effect of a balanced diet for Canines
    • Be able to understand the importance of macronutrients and micronutrients within a Canines diet
    • Be able to understand the process of how food moves through a Canine’s digestive tract
    4

    Organising a Canine Teaching Programme

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to understand the professional needs for controlling a Canine in teaching classes
    • Be able to understand the required skills for providing Canine teaching classes
    • Be able to create a Canine teaching programme
    5

    Ownership of Canines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to understand the responsibility of a Canine owner
    • Be able to understand the importance of a Canine and owner connection
    • Be able to understand the effect a way of living could have on a Canine behaviour
    6

    Philosophy of Canine Training

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to understand the essential techniques in developing canine behaviour
    • Be able to understand traditional and instrumental conditioning
    • Be able to understand the numerous percentages in behaviour training for Canines
    • Be able to understand the range of techniques for training Canines
    7

    Physical Activities for Canines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to understand the benefits of physical activity for Canines
    • Be able to understand the effect extreme and inadequate play time has on Canines
    • Be able to understand the significance of enriching the mind and adapting a Canine's behaviour
    8

    Structure and Functions of Canines

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to understand the musculoskeletal structure of Canines
    • Be able to understand the muscular structure in Canines
    • Be able to understand how to identify and control numerous medical conditions impacting the anatomy of Canines
    • Be able to understand the impact of anatomy on Canine behavioural concerns

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/3509/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    SEG Awards
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Dec 2023