City & Guilds
    Level 3
    QN: 500/8280/2
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    City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1980 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    34 Units
    Guided Hours
    1980 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Business Management in the Land-based Sector

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the breadth and importance of an industry within the environmental and land-based sector.
    • Understand business resources and structures.
    • Understand the business marketplace.
    • Understand how to use financial and physical record keeping systems
    2

    Chemistry for Biology Technicians

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to relate enthalpy changes to the bonding in a range of substances
    • be able to show how rates of reaction are affected by varying the reaction conditions
    • be able to interpret key features of equilibrium processes
    • be able to demonstrate the structure and properties of simple organic molecules
    3

    Fundamentals of Science

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to use the necessary skills to measure quantities for chemical reactions
    • be able to use the correct equipment to identify structures and functions in different types of cells
    • be able to investigate different types of energy and their transfers
    • be able to communicate scientific information
    4

    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
    5

    Participate in Business Planning and Improvement in the Land-based Sector

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand business improvement in land-based industries.
    • Be able to identify and plan opportunities for practical business improvement
    • Be able to develop a land-based business idea
    • Be able to prepare a business plan
    6

    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
    7

    Understand and Carry Out Farm Livestock Husbandry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the production systems for farm livestock.
    • Be able to carry out handling techniques for farm livestock.
    • Understand the environmental conditions required for farm livestock.
    • Understand the feed and water requirements for farm livestock.
    8

    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
    9

    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
    10

    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.
    11

    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
    12

    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
    13

    Understand the Principles and Carry Out the Practice of Avian Health and Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan
    • prepare and monitor accommodation and diet for a variety of avian species
    • Understand the health and welfare requirements of avian species
    • Be able to handle, restrain and transport avian species
    • Know reproductive biology of avian species and breeding plans
    14

    Understand the Principles and Carry Out the Practice of Biochemistry and Microbiology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the principles of biochemistry in relation to cellular structure and function
    • Understand the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) from glucose by aerobic and anaerobic respiration
    • Understand enzyme kinetics
    • Understand the growth and reproduction of bacteria, viruses and fungi
    • Know the hazards & uses of microorganisms
    • Be able to isolate and classify bacteria
    15

    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
    16

    Understand the Principles and Carry Out the Practice of Wildlife Population Surveys, Ecology and Conservation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand changes in global ecosystems.
    • Understand national and international conservation strategies for wildlife and their habitats.
    • Understand population dynamics.
    • Be able to conduct a field study of habitats and wildlife populations.
    17

    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
    18

    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
    19

    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
    20

    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.
    21

    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
    22

    Understand the Principles of Chemistry for Biological and Medical Science

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use the necessary skills to safely measure quantities for chemical reactions
    • Understand the effect of environmental conditions on rates of reaction
    • Understand the relationship between molecular bonding and enthalpy changes
    • Be able to interpret key features of equilibrium processes in fluid states
    23

    Understand the Principles of Inheritance and Genetic Manipulation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the molecular basis of inheritance.
    • Understand the principles of Mendelian genetics.
    • Understand the principles of population genetics.
    • Know the principles of genetic manipulation.
    24

    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.
    25

    Undertake an Investigative Project in the Land-based Sector

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to identify and research a suitable topic for an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
    • Be able to plan for an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
    • Be able to carry out an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
    • Be able to report on an investigative project in the environmental and land-based sector
    26

    Undertake and Review Work Related Experience in the Land-based Industries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the opportunities in the environmental and land-based industries
    • Be able to prepare for a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based industry
    • Be able to undertake a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based industry
    • Be able to review a work-based experience in the environmental and land-based sector
    27

    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
    28

    Undertake Animal Training

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to assess animal behaviour.
    • Know how to apply training aids within a training programme.
    • Be able to train an animal.
    • Understand the success of animal training programmes.
    29

    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
    30

    Undertake Estate Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to construct, repair or maintain boundaries
    • Be able to construct, repair or maintain structures
    • Be able to construct, repair or maintain surfaces
    • Be able to carry out practical habitat management work
    31

    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
    32

    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.
    33

    Undertake Retail Merchandising for the Land-based Sector

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to deliver effective customer service.
    • Understand how to display items for sale.
    • Understand methods of promotion and marketing.
    • Understand the principles of ordering, pricing and controlling retail stock.
    34

    Undertake the Practices of Equine Health, Handling and Husbandry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to carry out routine husbandry practices.
    • Be able to use tack and equipment.
    • Be able to maintain horse health.
    • Be able to present a horse

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    500/8280/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2010