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Animal Care, Behaviour & Nutrition Diploma Level 3

Animal Care, Behaviour & Nutrition Diploma Level 3

Last updated: May 2, 2026

Language: English

Flexible Schedule

You love animals and want work that feels right. This course can turn that care into a real career with steady options. You will learn animal care in a clear, kind way, with steps you can use each day. You will also learn how welfare rules protect animals in the UK and beyond. The learning stays simple, so beginners can build confidence fast.

You will study how bodies work, how stress shows, and how life stages change needs. You will learn feeding basics, labels, and safe diet choices, with a strong focus on a nutrition diploma pathway. You will explore behaviour, learning, enrichment, and how to respond to common issues. You will also cover housing, hygiene, biosecurity, first aid, and safe handling. The final module maps roles across pets, horses, farms, and exotics, plus future trends. Finish ready to help animals and move into paid work.

Learning Outcomes of Animal Care, Behaviour & Nutrition Diploma Level 3 Course

Explain welfare rules and the Five Domains in daily care.
Link body systems and stress signs to safer support plans.
Plan diets using feeding standards and clear label checks.
Use learning theory to guide behaviour and enrichment.
Apply husbandry, first aid, and safe handling at work.

Course Description

This Animal Care, Behaviour & Nutrition Diploma Level 3 course builds strong animal care knowledge for beginners and job seekers. You will learn welfare history, the Five Freedoms and Five Domains, plus key UK laws and the role of DEFRA and the RSPCA. You will study how animal bodies work, how digestion differs, and how stress can show. Nutrition units cover nutrients, energy, feeding standards, and special diets, linking food to behaviour. Behaviour units teach learning basics, enrichment, and how to manage common problems. You will also cover housing, hygiene, biosecurity, first aid, zoonoses, and resilience. The final section maps career routes and future trends.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Foundations of Animal Welfare and Care

Trace domestication, welfare movements, and the Five Freedoms and Domains; review laws and key bodies, and compare welfare and rights viewpoints.

Module 02: Animal Biology and Physiology

Study body systems across species, digestion types, life stages, and stress signs; learn how these links guide day-to-day care choices.

Module 03: Principles of Animal Nutrition

Cover nutrients, energy use, digestion, and absorption; use feeding standards, explore special diets, and review case links between food and behaviour.

Module 04: Animal Behaviour and Learning

Learn core behaviour ideas, conditioning types, motivation, and enrichment; practise assessment methods and plan safe responses to problem behaviours.

Module 05: Health, Husbandry, and Professional Practice

Focus on housing, hygiene, and biosecurity; learn first aid, low-stress handling, risk control, zoonoses awareness, resilience, and the 3Rs.

Module 06: Careers and Future Trends

Explore species pathways, study routes, and role options; review AI monitoring, sustainable feeds, alternative proteins, and One Welfare challenges worldwide.

Why Choose This Animal Care, Behaviour & Nutrition Diploma Level 3 Course?

Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime.
Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards.
Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards.
Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities.
Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency.
Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success.

Who Is This Animal Care, Behaviour & Nutrition Diploma Level 3 Course For?

Animal lovers wanting a first step into care work.
Beginners seeking a clear route to a paid animal role.
Pet sitters wanting safer routines and better planning.
Rescue helpers needing stronger welfare and handling know-how.
Career changers drawn to nutrition diploma study routes.

Prerequisites

This Animal Care, Behaviour & Nutrition Diploma Level 3 course does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. This Animal Care, Behaviour & Nutrition Diploma Level 3 course was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC’s, Mac’s, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.

Certification

After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the PDF certificate for £9.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £19.99.

Career Path

Animal Care Assistant — £19,000 to £24,000.
Kennel Worker — £19,000 to £23,000.
Cattery Assistant — £19,000 to £23,000.
Animal Welfare Officer — £24,000 to £32,000.
Veterinary Care Assistant — £20,000 to £26,000.
Equine Groom — £20,000 to £28,000.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Foundations of Animal Welfare and Care
	Module 1: Foundations of Animal Welfare and Care	00:05:00
	Module 1: Foundations of Animal Welfare and Care – Part 2	00:03:00
Module 2: Animal Biology and Physiology
	Module 2: Animal Biology and Physiology	00:06:00
	Module 2: Animal Biology and Physiology – Part 2	00:03:00
Module 3: Principles of Animal Nutrition
	Module 3: Principles of Animal Nutrition	00:05:00
	Module 3: Principles of Animal Nutrition – Part 2	00:03:00
Module 4: Animal Behaviour and Learning
	Module 4: Animal Behaviour and Learning	00:04:00
	Module 4: Animal Behaviour and Learning – Part 2	00:03:00
Module 5: Health, Husbandry, and Professional Practice
	Module 5: Health, Husbandry, and Professional Practice	00:05:00
	Module 5: Health, Husbandry, and Professional Practice – Part 2	00:03:00
Module 6: Careers and Future Trends
	Module 6: Careers and Future Trends	00:05:00
	Module 6: Careers and Future Trends – Part 2	00:03:00