If you love everything about cats then this Cat Care, Grooming, and Training Certificate course bundle is for you!

You will learn cat breeding, pet shops, vet clinics, cat training, feline behaviour therapist, cat grooming, cat boarding – these are just some examples of careers you may consider upon completion of our Cat Certificate course! Learn to groom cats for better health and well-being; the different breeds suitable for which behaviour training; and know the science of cat care as you study its anatomy, physiology, nutrition and heath.

Course Aims:

• Understand cat psychology and apply that knowledge to manage and influence the behavior of cats.
• Describe how cats think, and discuss the relevance of understanding cat psychology to people.
• Explain how cats communicate; and formulate an understanding of possible ways that a human may communicate with a cat.
• Understand behaviours that are natural, hence predictable in cats; and learn to read signals that cats give.
• Explain how cats develop behavioural characteristics throughout stages of their life.
• Describe commonly occurring behavioural problems in cats.
• Describe techniques for training cats
• Implement measures to manage the behaviour of cats. Develop knowledge on running your own cat business.
• Investigate aspects of domestic cat care and the basic duties of owners and professional carers.
• Develop understanding of basic biology – anatomy and physiology – and associated processes.
• Examine variations between different breeds by focusing on common health issues, temperaments and characteristics.
• Recommend different preventative care schedules and learn how to recognise and treat ill health.
• Develop clear understanding of parasites, ailments and disease, treatment options available and the significance of veterinary assistance.
• Investigate feline nutrition and outline an appropriate diet for the domestic cat specific to their needs.
• Distinguish between normal and abnormal cat behaviour, extending this to develop appropriate strategies for dealing with problem or undesirable behaviours.
• Assess the current breeding industry and demonstrate ethical standards in cat breeding and rearing kittens.
• Investigate and evaluate services which exist in the current cat industry and propose a small business idea which is of personal interest.

Course Outline

There are 3 modules in this course:

I. Domestic Cat Care

• • Introduction
  • Feline Biology
  • Breeds
  • Feline Health Care
  • Feline Illnesses
  • Feline Diet
  • Feline Behaviour
  • Breeding and Raising Kittens (includes PBL Project)
  • Feline Services (includes PBL Project)

II. Animal Grooming

• • Scope and Nature of Grooming
  • Animal Biology
  • Caring for the Skin and Coat
  • Specialised Grooming Tasks Risks of Working with Animals
  • Handling Animals
  • Grooming Dogs
  • Grooming Exotic Animals
  • Safety in Grooming Workplace
  • Preparing for Showing
  • The Business of Grooming Planning a New Grooming Business

II. Cat Psychology and Training

• • Nature and Scope of Cat Psychology
  • Cat Senses and Communication
  • Understanding Natural Behaviour in Cats
  • Behavioural Disorders/Abnormalities
  • Basic Training
  • Obedience Training
  • Cat Behaviour Management
  • Operating a Cat Business

When you have completed the lessons of your Certificate course, you will be given the option of taking the optional exam. It’s okay if you don’t want the exam, we still issue your Careerline Certificate. For Advanced Certificates however, the exam is compulsory (per module) and are included in the course fee.