(Short Course) Canine Operational Support
Course details
Year of entry
2021, 2024
Duration
2.5 Days
Institution Code
G53
Location
Blended Learning
Why choose this course?
The popularity of search and rescue dogs is widely recorded and the demands of roles which support this are increasing. This course looks to offer those interested in working with operational dogs, but not necessarily those currently looking to become search dog handlers, an opportunity to complete some practical training.
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Do you live in wales?
If you are living in Wales you may be able to join one of our short courses for free, click below to find out more.
Learn moreKey course features
- Developed in conjunction with UK-K9 Training for Excellence
- Endorsed by NASDU (National Association of Security Dog Users)
- Blended online and face to face learning
What you will study
- Roles & Responsibilities in Canine Support
- Communication Methods
- Health, Safety & Legislation
- Canine Welfare & Management
- Equipment & Resources
- Navigation and Field craft
Entry requirements & applying
The booking for this course closes a week before the course start date.
Teaching & Assessment
You will need to complete two assessments:
- The first will be a short quiz containing a series of multiple choice questions made available on our Virtual Learning Environment - Moodle
- The second will be a learning log of workshop and practical activities undertaken across the module due two weeks after the end of the delivery to allow time for consolidation of learning.
Fees & funding
£95
For current staff/students please contact shortcourses@wrexham.ac.uk to request a discount code for a reduced fee.
Do you live in Wales? We have a number of funding opportunities available, please complete the form below to find out if you are eligible to study this course for free. Apply now via this form.
Once you have completed your fee waiver application this will go to our funding team to process, and we will then contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you are eligible or not to have your fees waived..
If you are eligible, we will then contact you to let you know how to secure your place on the course..
* Please note the fee waiver is only available to students studying 30 credits or less in an academic year. If you commence further study during this academic year, which will take you over 30 credits, this may result in the fee waiver being removed and you may be charged for the short course.
Course dates
If you would like to find out more about future dates for this course, register your interest.
