Course Description

The Certificate In Guinea Pig Care I consists of 6 units and is aimed at those that work with or have a particular interest in guinea pigs. 
The course provides an introduction to guinea pig history, diversity, housing, handling, diet, health and behaviour. 

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Units of Study

Unit 1 -      History Of The Guinea Pig - This unit covers the history of the Guinea Pig

Unit 2 -      Guinea Pig Diversity - This unit covers the different breeds, patterns and colourings

Unit 3 -      Guinea Pig Housing and Handling - This unit covers inside and outside housing and how to hold correctly.

Unit 4 -      Guinea Pig Diet - This unit covers nutrition

Unit 5 -      Guinea Pig Health - This unit covers the health and well-being of guinea pigs

Unit 6 -      Guinea Pig Behaviour - This unit covers guinea pigs behaviour and body language

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Students Receive

Once course is complete

1  x Certificate In Guinea Pig Care I

1  x  Course Transcript

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