City & Guilds
Level 2
QN: 500/8281/4
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Animal Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 300 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
300 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to Animal Breeds and Grooming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the history of animal development, domestication and breed development
- Know the breeds of small animal species kept as pets and their associated breed societies
- Know the reasons and requirements for grooming animals
- Be able to groom small pet animals
2
Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Animal Behaviour and Handling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between normal and abnormal behaviour in animals
- Be able to monitor behaviour in a range animals
- Be able to handle and restrain animals safely
- Know how to handle and restrain animals safely
3
Maintain Animal Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare and maintain animal housing
- Be able to clean and prepare housing and bedding for animals
- Be able to maintain animal housing
4
Maintain Animal Health and Welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to monitor and maintain the health and well being of animals
- Know how to promote and maintain the welfare of animals
- Know common diseases and disorders, their prevention and treatment
- Know the practices and principles of animal first aid
5
Understand the Principles and Practices of Animal Establishments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of a variety of animal establishments
- Be able to carry out daily cleaning and husbandry routines in an animal establishment
- Know animal establishment administrative procedures
- Know how to respond to problems and emergencies in animal establishments
6
Undertake Practical Animal Feeding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and prepare equipment and food to feed and water animals
- Be able to provide feed and water to animals
- Be able to monitor animals’ feeding and watering and maintain appropriate records
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/8281/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010