Ofqual Regulated Level 3 Professional Day Care and Boarding

This 2 month correspondence course is designed to satisfy the new licensing requirements for those wishing to achieve the Higher Standard set out in the Animal Welfare Licensing guideline

Qualification: Level 3 OCN London Qualification Regulated by OFQUAL
Ofqual Course Register: Qualification Number: 603/4145/2
Course Title: Professional Day Care and Boarding
Duration: 2 months
Delivery: Distance Learning

Upon successful completion you will receive the 'Green Tick Level 3 Ofqual Qualification' logo to display on your website and all marketing materials

Defra has recently revised the Animal Activity Licensing Regulations
The new legislation was brought in from 1st October 2018, is updated regularly and applies to staff of all Dog Day Care and Boarding establishments. Our course material reflects the latest changes in the legislation and the Regulations affecting Dog Day Care and Boarding businesses.
This course reflects all of the latest updates to the legislation to ensure you have the latest knowledge

Animal Activity Licensing Regulations

Defra has recently revised the Animal Activity Licensing Regulations
The new legislation was brought in from 1st October 2018, was updated 1st February and 1st June 2022 and applies to staff of Dog Day Care and Boarding establishments
Licensing will require that to meet the Higher Standard, a member of staff with a relevant Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation OFQUAL regulated Level 3 qualification must be present during the working day at the Day Care or Boarding establishment

This course reflects all of the latest updates to the legislation to ensure you have the latest knowledge


The course is made up of two units, Canine Welfare and Canine Care
Each Unit requires approximately 30 hours of study
The course totals 60 hours of study, the guideline is 7.5 hours per week study time to complete the course within 2 months, however, the course may be completed sooner

When you book your course, you will receive your welcome email, course guide, and the workbooks for Unit One and Unit Two for this course
Your Tutor will be available by email for any support and guidance throughout the duration of your course

Upon completion you will receive your IMDT certification badge to use on your social media and the Ofqual accredited digital Certificate to satisfy the licensing requirements
Unit One - Canine Welfare: Professional Day Care and Boarding
· Record and License Keeping
· Animal Welfare Regulation Conditions for Canines in Care
· Staffing Requirements
· Training Policy
· Living Environments
· Security Measures and Requirements
· Emergency Procedures
· Injury and Illness Prevention
· Hygiene Requirements
· Social Access and Separation
· Feeding Protocols

Unit two - Canine Care : Professional Day Care and Boarding
· Environmental Enrichment
· Physical and Mental Wellbeing
· Monitoring of Canine Behaviour
· Training Methods
· Socialisation and Habituation
· Transportation
· Handling
· Legally Required Procedures to Prevent Pain, Suffering, injury and Disease
· Isolation Procedures
· Storage and Disposal of Waste
· Medication Handling Procedures


Level 3 OCN London Qualification Regulated by OFQUAL: Professional Day Care and Boarding

Ofqual Course Register: Qualification Number: 603/4145/2

Suitable for all wishing to achieve the Higher Standard licensing

This course is listed by Ofqual on their official Register
Ofqual Qualification No. 603/4145/2