Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. understand why responsible pet ownership is important

2. recognise why the five welfare needs are important in order to keep a pet healthy and happy

3. conduct a healthcheck on a pet animal

acquired an understanding of

4. why pets need a suitable place to live

5. why pets need a proper diet, including fresh water

6. why pets need to express normal behaviour

7. why pets need to be housed with, or apart from, other pets

8. why pets need to be protected from, and need treatment of, illness and injury

9. the issues involved with the overpopulation of companion pets

10. the benefits of acquiring a pet from a rehoming centre.