Unit Award Scheme

LE5626 INTRODUCTION TO SMALL ANIMAL CARE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1clean out a given small animal cage and refill it with appropriate flooring and beddingSummary sheet
2retrieve the food bowl and water bottle from the cage, wash and rinse them out appropriatelySummary sheet
3fill the food bowl with appropriate dry foodSummary sheet
4fill the water bottle correctlySummary sheet
5select suitable fresh food from a given range, with support as appropriateSummary sheet
6replace the food bowl and water bottle in the cage correctlySummary sheet
7wash hands after handling animalsSummary sheet

experienced

8handling at least three small animals with supervision.Summary sheet
9cleaning out a given small animal cage correctlySummary sheet
10feeding at least one small animal correctly.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 5 April 2004Level - Entry Level