Unit Award Scheme

84447 INTRODUCTION TO PET CARE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify three types of animals typically kept as pets	Summary sheet and/or Student completed work
2	identify housing requirements for at least two types of pet animal	Summary sheet and/or Student completed work
3	identify the basic diet for at least two types of pet animal	Summary sheet and/or Student completed work
4	identify at least three needs of a pet animal which must be met, eg feeding, cleaning, exercise	Summary sheet and/or Student completed work
5	identify at least three items of equipment used in the care of a pet animal	Summary sheet and/or Student completed work
shown knowledge of
6	at least three aspects of pet animal behaviour, eg friendliness, fear, aggression	Summary sheet
7	at least three aspects of human behaviour towards pet animals, eg affection, caring, neglect	Summary sheet
8	at least three factors which constitute responsible pet ownership, eg regular feeding, grooming, exercising.	Summary sheet and/or Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 19 June 2002Level - Entry Level