Level 4 Certificate in Professional Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Dog Day Care and Home Boarding (RQF)

Level 4 Certificate in Professional Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Dog Day Care and Home Boarding (RQF)

Key Points

• Learn how to start up a dog walking or pet sitting/boarding business 
• Gain knowledge of different cat and dog breeds 
• Achieve a qualification that complies with the Animal Activity Licensing requirements needed to work as a pet sitter or boarder 
• Achieve a Level 4 Certificate qualification 
• Start and study at any time 

About Your Qualification 

This Level 4 Certificate in Professional Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Dog Day Care and Home Boarding is the ideal qualification for anybody wishing to qualify as a professional dog walker or pet sitter. Whether you already walk dogs or act as a pet sitter but don’t yet not hold a nationally recognised qualification, or whether this is a direction you’d like to move in – this qualification has been designed to meet your needs. 

This Ofqual regulated qualification will help you understand pets in a business context and it complies with the Defra Animal Activity Licensing requirements for working as a pet sitter or boarder. 

This nationally recognised qualification will show your future clients that you possess the correct theory and training to operate a successful dog walking or pet sitting/boarding business - allowing you to work towards a fulfilling new career path as a trained animal care professional. 

All the material is readily available once you enrol, so you’re able to start right away! 

Getting Started 

learndirect is the UK’s leading online course provider. Our online courses and qualifications give you the flexibility to engage with your studies whenever suits you best. 

The Level 4 Certificate in Professional Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Dog Day Care and Home Boarding has been designed according to the highest standards in canine education, providing learners with the essential knowledge they need to embark on a career as a dog walker or pet sitter. 

The benefit of online learning means that you can plan your studies around your existing commitments. So, you’re able to progress with your learning in a way that works for you, without the stressful balancing act. With no classes to attend or a timetable to stick to, you’re in control of the pace and place of your learning. 

What’s more, we have dedicated and experienced online tutors to support you throughout your qualification. As well as all the material being readily available as soon as you enrol so you’re able to start right away. 

Modules

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification however, it is expected that learners have a working knowledge of at least Level 3. 

Minimum Age Restriction 

16 

Average Completion Timeframe 

You have 24 months to complete your course. 

Certification Timeframe 

Learners can expect their certification within 6 months of completing the course, following the (EQA) External Quality Assurance of assessment.  

Once your tutor has confirmed that you have completed all your assessments, your work is internally verified and submitted to the Awarding Organisation for external assessment. Once this external verification process is successfully completed, you will be awarded your certificate. Please note that this process begins only if a student has cleared all outstanding payments. If you have any remaining payments, this may cause a delay in the process. 

Course Fees 

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered. 

To successfully gain the Level 4 Certificate in Professional Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Dog Day Care and Home Boarding, you must achieve 23 credits. You will be assessed through internal assessments conducted online at the end of each unit and assessed by one of our qualified tutors. 

When Are You Assessed? 

As you’re in control of how you learn, you’re also in charge of when you hand in your assignments. 

This enables you to take as long as you need to thoroughly understand the unit before completing any assignments. 

SEG Awards

SEG - Skills and Education Group Awards 

Upon successful completion of this qualification, you will be awarded a Level 4 Certificate in Professional Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Dog Day Care and Home Boarding, an Ofqual regulated qualification (Qualification Number: 610/3427/7). 

Skills and Education Group Awards (SEG) continually invest in high quality qualifications, assessments and services for chosen sectors. As a UK leading sector specialist, SEG continues to support employers and skills providers to enable individuals to achieve the skills and knowledge needed to raise professional standards across all sectors. 

Skills and Education Group Awards offer qualifications and assessments which are regulated by CCEA, Ofqual and Qualifications Wales. They are driven by delivering a high-quality and trusted service to Centres and learners, so that everyone gets the education they deserve.

A canine career can take you in many different directions! With pet ownership on the rise, the demand for qualified pet care professionals has increased. 

This Level 4 Certificate in Professional Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Dog Day Care and Home Boarding allows you to develop the necessary skills and tools to become a qualified dog walker, pet sitter, dog daycare and boarding provider or the owner of a small dog care business. 

On completion of this qualification, you may decide to seek employment in the pet care industry or set up your own business. You may also choose to further your studies by progressing on to a related or complimentary qualification. 

Frequently Asked Questions