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Education

Animal/behaviour related qualifications • Max 25 points

No formal qualification

0 pts

Short course (workshops, seminars)

2 pts

FETAC/QQI Level 6 (Advanced Certificate)

8 pts

FETAC/QQI Level 7–8 (Ordinary/Honours Degree level)

12 pts

Bachelor's Degree (Animal behaviour or related field)

18 pts

Master's Degree (Animal behaviour or related field)

22 pts

PhD (Relevant to animal behaviour)

25 pts

Professional Accreditation

Certifying bodies & memberships • Max 30 points

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Tier 1 — International Standards Bodies

IAABC, APDT International, Karen Pryor Academy, Assistance Dogs International, Grisha Stewart Academy, Science Matters, Understand Horses, Victoria Stilwell Academy, IAABC Foundation

None 0 pts One Tier 1 accreditation 20 pts Two or more Tier 1 25–30 pts

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Tier 2 — Recognised Professional Bodies

ABTC practitioner orgs (APBC, APDT UK, PACT, TCBTS, NICE etc), ANIED CDBT

One Tier 2 accreditation 12 pts Two or more Tier 2 15–20 pts

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Tier 3 — Informal / Short Courses Only

Some informal training/CPD only 2–5 pts

Professional Experience

Years practising professionally • Max 25 points

Scope & Risk Level

Highest complexity level you work with • Max 20 points

Puppy classes — Group socialisation & basic training

2 pts

General obedience training — Basic commands & manners

4 pts

Reactivity cases — Leash reactivity, fear responses

8 pts

Behaviour modification — Anxiety, phobias, compulsions

12 pts

Aggression cases — Resource guarding, inter-dog, human-directed

16 pts

Court / Legal work — Expert witness, dangerous dog assessments

20 pts

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Your Professional Capital Index

0 out of 100

Junior

Building foundational skills and experience

Education

/25

Accreditation

/30

Experience

/25

Scope

/20

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Recommended Hourly Rate

€40 – €60

per hour (Ireland market)

📊 What this means

Based on your qualifications and experience, this rate reflects your current professional standing in the market.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is evidence-led guidance, not a fixed rule. Actual pricing varies by location, overheads and business model.