College of Pet Animal Studies

Diploma in Pet Rescue
Level 2

Module One: Why do pets become 'rescues'?

We look into the animal behaviour problems, human social problems, and the changing world in which we live.
You will learn how to make a psychological profile of an animal, and thus assess the sort of environment that individual needs, and what sort of behavioural techniques might need to be applied before it can be successfully re-homed.

Module Two

We look at rescue centres great and small, who runs them, how they are run, and how they are funded.
We look at the ways in which they rescue and care for their charges, and the criteria used for re-homing them.
We consider and comment on the fairness and common sense of their rules and stratagem.

Module Three

We discuss the reasons why newly placed 'rescues' often fail to work out, and how well meaning, but often ill prepared new owners can create successful placements.
We research into realistic expectations, forward planning, the sheer time and effort that is needed to successfully integrate a psychologically and maybe physically abused animal into the human family.

Module Four

A project of choice, where students can use their research and knowledge gained on the course to produce a valuable piece of work.

Students will be expected to carry out research, noting their findings clearly and concisely.
Each student will have an individual tutor to help them through the course.
Working on line is the quickest and easiest option, but handwritten, posted work or faxed is acceptable.
Graduating students will receive a letter of accreditation from this College, and a Certificate.
They may progress to level three.

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