Practical exam guide:

Can only be sat if all homework and course requirements have been completed successfully and on time.

For those seeking to take the exams, this will need to be booked within 6 months after the 12-month training (from Feb-August'26): fee applies. A booking form will be made available at the end of the course for you to reserve your exam and place in the schedule with Caroline. 

As with ITP Part 2, you are required to submit a recorded practical session for assessment. Please read the following requirements carefully.

1. Recording submission

• Submit an MP4 video file (30 minutes to 1 hour only)

• The recording must be sent shortly before your scheduled exam date.

2. Dog and client requirements

• The session must be conducted with a dog you have not previously worked with.

• The guardian must be present.

• The dog must present with either a behavioural issue or a physical issue. 

• Important note: An elderly dog who would fall asleep quickly will not enable Caroline to assess your skill-set

3. Your role with the guardian

• If appropriate explain to the guardian what you are observing, how and why remedies are being offered, and how responses are being interpreted.

4. Technical and visual quality

• The recording must be of good visual and audio quality.

• It must clearly show:

  • The offering of remedies

  • The dog’s responses

  • The dog’s eyes, breathing, and nasal and lung responses

• Poor visibility or incomplete footage may result in a retake being required.

5. Assessment and review

• During the exam, you will be asked questions about the recorded session, your observations, and your methodology.

• Please allow 2 to 3 hours for the review and discussion of your recording.

6. Grading

• The assessment is graded on a pass or retake basis only.