Unit Award Scheme

105680 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL CARE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify at least two key areas of the animal care industry	Summary sheet or Student completed work
2	identify at least three local animal care services and facilities	Summary sheet or student completed work
3	use at least two key elements of effective communication when working as part of a team	Summary sheet or student completed work
4	work on own initiative when caring for animals	Summary sheet or student completed work
5	describe two leisure activities popular with visitors to public spaces/parks that involve caring for animals	Summary sheet or student completed work
6	be able to identify four specified work-related tasks associated with the running of an animal care establishment, eg feeding the animals, cleaning the animals' housing, grooming the animals, taking the animals for walks/exercise	Summary sheet or student completed work
7	identify at least two careers available in the animal care industry and be aware of at least one local college that runs animal care courses	Summary sheet or student completed work
8	present at least two pieces of information about animal care to a group of primary aged children	Summary sheet or student completed work
9	identify at least two examples of current health and safety legislation and outline one responsibility for each that applies to working with animals	Summary sheet or student completed work
10	identify who to report accidents, incidents or problems to in own area of animal care work and why this is necessary	Summary sheet or student completed work
11	give at least three examples of specific hazards in own area of animal care work	Summary sheet or student completed work
12	identify at least one other person who might be affected by the hazards	Summary sheet or student completed work
experienced
13	listening to and watching a demonstration of animal care	Summary sheet or student completed work
14	visiting an animal rescue centre	Summary sheet or student completed work
15	taking part in a study visit to a zoo and carrying out a study of one chosen animal.	Summary sheet or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 7 March 2017Level - Level One