Aim Qualifications Level 3 Award in Canine Diet and Nutrition Cost €250

This qualification can be used flexibly to meet learner needs. Depending on the context of the learning and the needs of each             

 individual learner, the qualification can:

Prepare individuals to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level or requiring more specific knowledge,   skills and understanding;

• prepare learners for employment;

• support a role in the workplace;

• encourage engagement in learning.

 This qualification has been designed to enable learners to understand Canine Nutrition,

Course content:
1. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the canine digestive system

1.1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the canine digestive system.

1.2. Explain the breakdown and absorption of nutrients.

2. Understand the sources and functions of major nutrients in the diet of domesticated dogs.

2.1. Describe the sources of major nutrients in the diet of domesticated dogs.

2.2. Explain the functions of major nutrients in the diet of domesticated dogs.

2.3. Summarise the dog’s requirements of major nutrients

2.4. Explain how nutritional requirements may vary throughout a dog’s life.

3. Be able to design appropriate feeding regimes for a dogs.

3.1. Evaluate different types of feeding regimes for dogs.

3.2. Explain practical feeding plans for dogs throughout their life.

4. Understand the effects of diet on the health and behaviour of dogs.

4.1. Explain how to manage dogs’ diets to maximise health.

4.2. Explain the common causes of food allergies and in tolerances in dogs.

4.3. Explain how to manage common food allergies and in tolerances in dogs.

4.4. Evaluate the extent to which diet can affect dogs’ behaviour.