Unit Award Scheme

72218 STUDYING DOMESTIC PET WELFARE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	understand why responsible pet ownership is important	Summary sheet
2	recognise why the five welfare needs are important in order to keep a pet healthy and happy	Summary sheet
3	conduct a healthcheck on a pet animal	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
4	why pets need a suitable place to live	Summary sheet
5	why pets need a proper diet, including fresh water	Summary sheet
6	why pets need to express normal behaviour	Summary sheet
7	why pets need to be housed with, or apart from, other pets	Summary sheet
8	why pets need to be protected from, and need treatment of, illness and injury	Summary sheet
9	the issues involved with the overpopulation of companion pets	Summary sheet
10	the benefits of acquiring a pet from a rehoming centre.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 20 April 2015Level - Entry Level