CFI Level 3 Award in Fundamentals in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)
Qualification title
CFI Level 3 Award in Fundamentals in Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI)
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Summary
This Award is designed for individuals working in or volunteering in sectors where AAI could be beneficial, including Health and Social Care, Education and Special Educational Needs (SEN), Counselling and Therapy Services, and Animal Care Professionals looking to integrate therapeutic interventions into their practice.
Why take this qualification?
This objective of this qualification is to:
- provide foundational knowledge and skills in AAI
- support your role in settings where AAI can be applied, such as therapeutic, educational and healthcare environments
- equip you with an understanding of ethical considerations and best practices in working with AAI
- prepare you to progress to further qualifications in AAI or therapeutic practice
Entry requirements
- To study on this qualification, learners need to demonstrate:
- Current or recent (within the last two years) experience with animals or clients in a care, educational or therapeutic setting.
- Interest in learning the foundational principles of AAI.
- Evidence of completed safeguarding training.
- For non-native English speakers, a level of spoken and written English competence equivalent to at least an IELTS 6.0.
- Completion of the introductory day with Elysian UK.
Guided learning hours
40 hours
Total qualification time
70 hours
How long does it take?
This qualification can be completed within 6 months.
Assessment
Portfolio of evidence
Qualification specification
Please click here for the qualification specification
Learners
Any learners who are interested in finding out more about this qualification should contact Elysian UK.
Centres (Training Providers)
If you are interested in running this course as part of your curriculum, please contact us.
Registration fee for Centres from 1st September 2023
£100 per learner