AIM Qualifications Diploma Assistance Dog Training

Learners will understand how dogs learn and adapt to change. Learners will also understand techniques to promote learning for dog training. Learners will understand aspects of caring for canines including the kennelling of canines. Learners will develop the knowledge to understand the law underpinning the care and training of dogs. Learners will be able to develop the skills required to assess and train dogs for Assistance Dog Training (ADT) work.

Learners will be able to progress into employment within the Assistance Dog Trainer sector, including charities and voluntary organisations. They will also be able to progress onto a higher-level subject specialist qualification such as AIM Qualifications suite of Canine qualifications at Level 4,5 and 6.

*IMPORTANT NOTICE* AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is not a training provider and is unable to provide careers advice on specific courses or qualifications.

Learners who are currently studying / or have completed an AIM Qualification should contact their training provider with queries or be directed to the Learner’s Page for further information.

To achieve the AIM Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Assistance Dog Training, learners must achieve:

• 42 credits from the Mandatory Units
• No optional units

See the Qualification Specification for more details.