Kennel & Cattery Management QQI Level 6

Course details

This course will be of benefit to persons interested in starting their own Kennel and/or Cattery business.  Or for persons currently working in or managing a Kennel and/or Cattery environment. 

On completion of the course the following are the learning objectives each student will have gained knowledge of:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the design, heating, exercise run, security, food preparation, record keeping, health, nutritional and hygiene requirements of animal housing establishments and how these relate to supervision of the daily routine. 
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the theory pertinent to specialised animal housing and the needs of animals in this housing including, convalescence, quarantine and isolation units. 
• Demonstrate compliance with the laws, regulations, health and safety requirements standard operating procedures and recommended best practice relating to the housing of animals and their care. 
• Manage the basic needs of animals in kennel and catteries including bedding type, variety, positioning and use. 
• Manage the exercise and mental stimulation requirements of animals in kennels and catteries to include the need for protection of animals from disease, injury, fear and stress while boarding. 
• Manage common animal behavioural problems that may arise during boarding, demonstrating how to correct them, when to report them to a professional for help and when to contact the animal owner.