City & Guilds
    Level 3
    QN: 500/8320/X
    Curriculum Active

    City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Animal Management

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1020 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    18 Units
    Guided Hours
    1020 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Manage Animal Accommodation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to plan the accommodation of animals
    • Be able to prepare and maintain accommodation for animals
    • Be able to monitor and evaluate accommodation for animals
    2

    Plan and Monitor Animal Feeding

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan diets and feeding regimes for animals
    • Be able to monitor the feeding of animals
    • Understand the planning and monitoring of animal feeding regimes
    3

    Understand and Interpret Animal Behaviour and Communication

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand behaviour patterns in animals
    • Be able to interpret animal behaviour
    • Understand the factors influencing behaviour
    • Understand animal communication
    4

    Understand and Promote Animal Health

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise indicators of health in animals
    • Understand common disease and disorders, their treatment and prevention
    • Be able to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of animals
    • Know how to deliver and record basic animal treatments
    5

    Understand and Undertake Wildlife Management and Rehabilitation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to carry out wildlife population monitoring.
    • Be able to rehabilitate wildlife.
    • Understand wildlife and human interaction.
    • Know how to manage wild animal populations.
    6

    Understand Animal Anatomy and Physiology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the structure and functions of biological systems in animals
    • Know animal reproductive processes
    • Understand the biological control mechanisms in animals
    • Understand how an animals’ body structure and systems are adapted to its environment
    7

    Understand Animal Welfare and Breed Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand animal evolution and the development of domestic breeds
    • Understand the roles of animals in human society
    • Know current United Kingdom animal welfare legislation
    • Understand the roles and aims of animal welfare organisations
    8

    Understand the Principles and Carry Out the Practice of Exotic Animal Health and Husbandry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the health and welfare requirements and associated legislation of exotic animal species
    • Know the health and welfare requirements of exotic animal species
    • Be able to prepare accommodation and feeding regimes for exotic animal species
    • Be able to handle, restrain and transport exotic animal species
    9

    Understand the Principles of Animal Biology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the functions of the main animal cell organelles
    • Understand the structure and function of the main animal tissue types
    • Know the structure and function of animal skeletal systems
    • Know the structure and function of sensory organs in animals
    10

    Understand the Principles of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of inheritance
    • Know how to manage breeding stock
    • Know how to manage young animals
    • Understand the uses of reproductive technology
    11

    Understand the Principles of Animal Nursing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to care for an in-patient
    • Understand Veterinary practice procedures and equipment
    • Understand veterinary practice design and layout
    • Understand the principles of client care in veterinary practice
    12

    Understand the Principles of Animal Nutrition

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the functions of the main components of an animal’s diet.
    • Understand the nutritional values and properties of different food types.
    • Understand the feeding requirements of animals, to ensure they receive a balanced diet.
    • Know common animal nutritional problems.
    13

    Understand the Principles of Aquatics Husbandry and Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand commonly kept fish species and aspects of their biology
    • Understand foods and feeding techniques for aquatic species
    • Understand how to develop and maintain aquatic systems
    • Know the main fish diseases and causes of ill health
    14

    Understand the Principles of Zoological Animal Health and Husbandry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the housing and accommodation requirements of zoo animals.
    • Know the techniques and equipment required for competent restraint of zoo animals.
    • Understand the importance of health and welfare of zoo animals.
    • Understand the essential features of nutrition and feeding of zoo animals.
    15

    Undertake Animal Handling and Safe Working

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to handle and restrain animals
    • Be able to move animals
    • Be able to groom animals
    • Understand how to work safely with animals
    16

    Undertake Dog Grooming

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare dogs for styling
    • Understand the use of grooming equipment and maintenance requirements
    • Be able to remove excess coat by electrical and non-electrical equipment
    • Be able to trim dogs paws and pads
    17

    Undertake Kennel and Cattery Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand different designs and facilities of kennels and catteries
    • Be able to admit animals to a kennel or cattery and follow administrative procedures
    • Be able to carry out animal husbandry and specialist animal management techniques in a kennel or cattery
    18

    Undertake Pet Store Design and Animal Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to design a pet store
    • Know the sources of livestock and non-livestock products found in a pet store
    • Understand the husbandry requirements of animals sold in pet stores
    • Understand the importance of marketing for a pet store.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    500/8320/X
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2010