Unit Award Scheme

124785

Introduction to animal care

Level: Entry Level

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to 1. identify at least two key areas of animal care using the material provided	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2. identify one local animal care service or facility	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3. identify two popular local leisure activities that involve caring for animals	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4. identify four specified, work-related tasks associated with the running of an animal care establishment, eg feeding the animals, cleaning the animals' housing	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5. identify two careers available in the animal care industry using the material provided	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6. identify at least two possible risks of working with animals using the material provided	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced 7. presenting at least two pieces of information about animal care to a group of staff and/or peers	Summary sheet
8. working as part of a team to care for an animal on at least one occasion.	Summary sheet

Approved 20 Jun 2025

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