Unit Award Scheme

115728 ANIMAL CARE: ROUTINE CARE OF A PET

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	clean the pet's enclosure, selecting the appropriate tools to do so	Summary sheet
2	dispose of the dirty bedding and old food appropriately	Summary sheet
3	refresh the pet's food and water	Summary sheet
4	handle the animal safely and considerately	Summary sheet
5	show good hygiene habits, eg washing hands following handling	Summary sheet
6	calculate the costs associated with keeping the pet for a month	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
7	how to handle the animal correctly	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	at least four basic needs of all animals, eg food, water, space, enrichment	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	at least two health and safety issues while working with animals	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	at least three characteristics of a healthy animal	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
11	at least two signs that an animal is unwell and the possible ways to rectify the cause for these signs, eg rehydration, flea treatment	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
12	at least three facts about the animal being cared for	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
13	being responsible and respectful whilst caring for a living creature.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 2 July 2021Level - Entry Level