This course has been produced for those wishing to work in the pet sitting business. It is designed to be the most comprehensive and relevant course of its kind having been written by animal... [ Read more ]
This course has been produced for those wishing to work in the pet sitting business. It is designed to be the most comprehensive and relevant course of its kind having been written by animal... [ Read more ]
This course has been produced for those wishing to work in the pet sitting business. It is designed to be the most comprehensive and relevant course of its kind having been written by animal professionals who have employed a range of sitters for many years for a wide range of animals. This course satisfies DEFRA licencing requirements.
House security and the animals' wellbeing is a huge responsibility and should be taken seriously.
Part one of this course is mandatory, a selection of a minimum of two modules must be taken from part two to complete the qualification. Species studied will be listed on the Compass certificate.
Course Modules (part 1)
1. House Security
Getting into the pet sitting business
Importance of insurance
Professional Conduct and Responsibilities
Having a check list
Housework and leaving the property clean and tidy
Terms and Conditions
Property security
Details of the client's water supply
Details of the client's electricity supply
Details of the client's gas supply
Exceptional Damage
Animal security
The importance of the vet
2. Animal Law
Introduction to animal law
Sources of information
Standard Scale of Fines and Penalties
Animal Welfare Act 2006
Some of the Legislation that is repealed by the Animal Welfare Act
The Key Elements of the Animal Welfare Act
Animals to which the Animal Welfare Act applies
Protected Animals
Responsibility for Animals
Preventing harm
Duty of Care
The Criminal Damages Act 1971
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003
Road Traffic Act 1988
Control of Dogs Order 1992
Transportation of Animals and associated Acts
The Veterinary Surgeon's Act 1966
3. Animal First Aid
Accident prevention
Objectives of First Aid
Rules of First Aid
Putting together a first aid kit
Muzzles
Vital Signs: Temperature, Pulse and Respiration
Examples of First Aid Situations
RTA : First aid Action
How to carry a dog
Wounds: Open
Wounds: Closed
First Aid action of wounds
Fractures: Simple, Compound and Complicated
First Aid action of fractures
Haemorrhaging
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
The different types of haemorrhage
Signs of haemorrhage
First aid action of haemorrhage
The three main pressure points
Tourniquets
Dislocations
Signs of dislocations
First aid action of dislocations
Shock
Signs of shock
First aid action of shock
Artificial respiration
Heat Stroke
Signs of heat stroke
First aid action of heat stroke
Cut paws
Burns and scalds
First aid action of burns ad scalds
Drowning
First aid action of drowning
Foreign bodies in eyes, throat or mouth
Insect stings
Poisoning
First aid action of poisoning
Convulsions and Fits
Cause of convulsions and fits
First aid action of convulsions and fits
4. Dog Care (or module 1 part 2 Cat Care)
How to carry out health checks on the dog
Canine eye disorders
Canine urinary disorders
Disorders of the skin and coat
Disorders of the bones, muscles and joints
Canine nutrition
Nutritional disorders
External parasites
Internal parasites
Keeping the dog clean and tidy
The elderly dog
Animal Care
Course Modules (part 2)
1. Cat Care (or module 4 Dog Care)
How to handle a cat
General cat equipment
Cat identity
Toys and exercise
Vaccinations
Feline infectious diseases
Feline nutrition
Keeping the cat clean and tidy
Feline health checks
Feline eye disorders
Feline urinary disorders
Disorders of the skin and coat
Disorders of the bones, muscles and joints
Common nutritional disorders
Parasites and worming programmes
Keeping the cat flea free
Lice, mites and ticks
The elderly cat
How to administer medication to the cat
2. Rabbit and Guinea Pig Care
Rabbit History
Rabbits in the wild
Physical Appearance of rabbits
Rabbit senses
Natural Diet of the rabbit
Life Cycle of the rabbit
Breeds of rabbits
Rabbit Selection
Housing the rabbit
Exercise and feeding the rabbit
General Care of the rabbit
Common Problems of the rabbit
Guinea Pig History
Guinea pigs in the wild
Physical appearance of the guinea pig
Guinea pig senses
Natural diet of the guinea pig
Life cycle of the guinea pig
Guinea pig as pets
Breeds of guinea pigs
Guinea pig selection
Housing of the guinea pig
Exercise of the guinea pig
Companionship of the guinea pig
Feeding the guinea pig
General care of the guinea pig
Common problems of guinea pigs
3. Rats and Mice
History of Rats and Mice
Rats and mice in the wild
Physical appearance
Rodent senses
Natural diet of rats and mice
Rodent Life cycle
Rats and mice as pets
Breeds of rats and mice
Selection
Housing and exercise of rats and mice
Companionship
Feeding and General care
Handling
Grooming and nail clipping
Teeth trimming
Common problems
Respiratory infections
Diarrhoea
External parasites
Tumours
Spots and sores
4. Hamsters, Gerbils and Jirds
History of Hamsters
Physical appearance
Life cycle
Hamsters as pets
Signs of a healthy hamster
Housing
Exercise
Feeding
General car
Handling
Grooming and nail clipping
Teeth trimming
Common health problems
Hair loss
Colds
Diarrhoea
Wet Tail
History of Gerbils and Jirds
Physical appearance
Natural Diet
Life cycle
Gerbils and jirds as pets
Signs of a healthy gerbil
Gerbil Housing
Exercise
Companionship
Feeding
General care
Handling
Grooming
Nail clipping
Teeth trimming
Common problems
Diarrhoea
Colds
Red Nose
5. Chinchillas, Ferrets and Chipmunks
Chinchillas
Chinchillas in the wild
Chinchillas as pets
Caring for your chinchilla
Housing and exercise
Feeding
Common problems
Ferrets
Ferrets in the wild
Ferrets as pets
Caring for your ferret
Housing and exercise
Feeding
Common problems
Chipmunks
Chipmunks in the wild
Chipmunks as pets
Housing and exercise
Feeding
Common problems
6. Tropical and cold water fish
Currently under development
7. Exotics
Amphibians
Life cycle of amphibians
Frogs and Toads
Salamanders and newts
Caecilians
Reptiles
Snakes
Tortoises and turtles
Life cycle of reptiles
Health care of exotics
Nutrition of exotics
Diseases affecting exotic pets
Zoonosis
Other health problems
Handling reptiles
Invertebrates
Arthropods: Spiders
Scorpions
Giant Millipedes
Insects
Stick Insects
The Preying Mantis
Molluscs : Snails
Study Level 2
The study Level relates to the how demanding the course is. 1 is beginner and 5 is HND / Foundation Degree level.
6 Module Course
This course is delivered in 6 study modules which need to be passed to gain the qualification.
All Compass Education Ltd courses are written by industry experts and provided exclusively in the UK by Compass, they are not available anywhere else. Courses are unique to Compass and accredited by Ofqual regulated Awarding Bodies and/or Industry Professional Bodies as indicated in each course description. In common with the overwhelming majority of private educational provision in this sector they are not a part of the RQF or SCQF and they do not appear on Ofqual's register of qualifications.
