Pet Sitting Certificate of Technical Competence
Level 2 • Part-time • Duchy College Rosewarne
This short course is for learners to understand the roles and responsibilities of an individual
who wishes to offer a professional Pet Sitting service with a focus on animal welfare.
It is important
that the learner understands current legislation and codes of practice related to looking after a
client’s animals and property and practical implications
They will also be required to identify
potential problems/emergencies relating to pet sitting and how to deal with them. This focuses on
caring for animals in the owner’s property, not home boarding.
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An Introduction to Setting Up Your Own Pet Business
No Qualification • Full-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
This course is designed to provide knowledge about setting up your own small business, particularly if you are planning to set up a dog walking or pet sitting business.
There are many aspects that you will need to be aware of if you are considering setting up your own business, many are integral to the success of the business, others may cause you a headache down the line if you have missed them. This course will cover the basics of setting up and running your own small business for success.
Please note: This course is for adults 19+ only
The course will run from 09:00am – 16:00pm.
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Animal Communication
No Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
A range of species and their methods of communication will be explored before going on to learn about how animals communicate with us.
From our pet companions to their wild counterparts, you will discover a wide variety of behaviours that are used to form animal ‘language’.
This course will run from 9:00-16:00.
Pleaee note: this course is for applicants aged 19+ only.
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Important considerations before buying a pet
No Qualification • Part-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland
This course will highlight what is involved in purchasing, caring for and maintaining your animal during its life.
Many pet owners purchase their pets without fully understanding what is involved in caring for their pet throughout its life.
This course will provide the necessary information to ensure that as a new pet owner you are fully aware of the costs and needs of your pet to ensure that they are looked after well and to promote positive welfare.
Animals that will be discussed are rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats.
Please note: this course is suitable for applicants aged 19+
This course will run from 09:00-16:00
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