Unit Award Scheme

118106 MUCKING OUT ANIMAL ENCLOSURES IN A ZOO

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	choose appropriate tools for mucking out	Summary sheet
2	clean out any soiled part of an animal's enclosure following instructions from supervising staff	Summary sheet
3	identify the most efficient way to use tools to move muck and soiled material out of the enclosure	Summary sheet
4	remove any old enrichment items and replace them with new ones	Summary sheet
5	leave the enclosure in a safe and clean standard, taking all tools with them	Summary sheet
6	behave in an appropriate way in an animal enclosure	Summary sheet
7	adhere to all health and safety procedures whilst in the enclosure	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
8	why it is important for animal enclosures to be regularly mucked out	Summary sheet
9	safe working practices when working with or around animals	Summary sheet
10	what ‘enrichment’ is and why it is used	Summary sheet
11	all health and safety procedures whilst working in an enclosure at a zoo	Summary sheet
experienced
12	listening to a health and safety briefing on how to work safely around zoo animals.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 28 November 2022Level - Level One