Welcome to the City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Inspecting Licensable Activities Involving Animals, developed between the City of London Corporation and the National Pet College, the education providers for the Pet Industry Federation. The programme consists of 5 Units; the first being this online course that will enable you to apply what you learn here to the four taught modules to follow.

This course has been developed to ensure those inspecting activities involving animals are suitably trained and prove professional competency through the completion of 5 modules. Delivery is by online resources (module 1) and face to face teaching (module 2 – 5). The module 1 is assessed by an online multiple choice exam, carried out in the presence of an invigilator. The remaining modules are assessed by 4 reflective assignments.

Unit 1 content must be completed prior to undertaking the five online theory sessions. The unit 1 content contains two practice assessments to prepare you for the theory exam which will take place during your practical days. Once completed a copy of the module 1 certificate must be emailed to the National Pet College (info@nationalletcollege.co.uk).

Once you have attended the practical session you will be issued with the 4 written assignments which must be completed within 18 months of the date of issue. Please allow one month from the date of submission your work to be returned.

Unit 1 is designed to guide you through the legal requirements for licensing activities involving animals.

There are three learning outcomes, each covering an element of knowledge required by inspectors and licensing officers. Each learning outcome brings together the relevant parts of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and other legislation and codes of practice that are relevant to the role.

You will find links to all the relevant legislation under the Legislation (resources) section.