Unit Award Scheme

119194 ASSESSING ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AT A ZOO

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	design a behaviour study to determine the impact of enrichment for a selected animal at the zoo	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	prepare an ethogram for observing animal behaviour before and after enrichment has been provided for the selected animal	Student completed work
3	prepare suitable enrichment for the selected animal	Summary sheet
4	record the results of two animal behaviour observations before and after enrichment	Student completed work
5	interpret the results of the animal behaviour observation results to determine the impact of the enrichment	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
6	at least two different types of behaviour displayed by two animals at the zoo	Summary sheet
7	a minimum of two examples of species-specific animal behaviour and what they mean	Summary sheet
8	two examples of positive and negative behaviours that may be seen in the selected species	Summary sheet
9	what enrichment is and why it is used	Student completed work
10	how animal behaviour can be used to measure animal welfare	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
11	how a conservation zoo maintains the highest standard of welfare for the species in its care	Summary sheet
12	at least two ways that animal welfare can be assessed, in addition to animal behaviour observations	Summary sheet
experienced
13	taking part in a discussion on how animal behaviour can help us understand how to best care for animals in zoos.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 16 June 2023Level - Level Two