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Certificate of Technical Competence in Pet Sitting – Level 2 (Daytime)

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  • Is this course for you?

    If you are looking for a career within the animal care industry, then this qualification is aimed at you. Working with animals is extremely rewarding, but it can require long hours, with dedication and enthusiasm for the role. This qualification is suitable if you are 16 years old or over. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a pet sitter. Pet sitting can involve looking after a wide range of animals to include cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, through exotics, pet pigs, chickens, sheep or goats, for example. You could also progress to further learning and training in this area.

  • Required qualifications

    No entry requirements.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This qualification covers the skills you will need to progress to work as a pet sitter. Mandatory content covers:

    • roles and responsibilities of a professional pet sitter
    • current legislation and codes of practice
    • potential problems and emergencies

    The assessment for this qualification will require you to achieve:

    • a practical assessment with oral questioning

  • Careers

    Professional pet sitter.

  • Is this course for you?

    If you are looking for a career within the animal care industry, then this qualification is aimed at you. Working with animals is extremely rewarding, but it can require long hours, with dedication and enthusiasm for the role. This qualification is suitable if you are 16 years old or over. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a pet sitter. Pet sitting can involve looking after a wide range of animals to include cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, through exotics, pet pigs, chickens, sheep or goats, for example. You could also progress to further learning and training in this area.

  • Required qualifications

    No entry requirements.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This qualification covers the skills you will need to progress to work as a pet sitter. Mandatory content covers:

    • roles and responsibilities of a professional pet sitter
    • current legislation and codes of practice
    • potential problems and emergencies

    The assessment for this qualification will require you to achieve:

    • a practical assessment with oral questioning

  • Careers

    Professional pet sitter.

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