OCNLR
Level 1
QN: 603/2518/5
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Animal Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 529 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
529 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assist with Feeding and Watering Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with providing feed and water for horses.
- Be able to work safely.
2
Assist with the Movement and Handling of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with handling animals safely.
- Be able to assist with moving animals.
3
Care of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to monitor and care for the health and well-being of animals.
- Be able to provide food and water for animals in a clean and safe environment.
- Be able to follow health and safety procedures relating to caring for animals.
4
Collaborative Working Using Digital Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare collaborative technologies for use.2.
- Be able to use collaborative technology safely and securely.3.
- Be able to contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies.
5
Developing Confidence Working with Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow health and safety rules.
- Understand the natural behaviour and original habitat of a range of domesticated animals and the implications of this for their care.
- Understand behaviours in both animals and humans.
- Know how to look after animals with reference to feelings and physical needs.
6
Digital Content Creation – Audio and Video
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to design a digital publication.2.
- Be able to input audio and video material elements within a rich media publication design.3.
- Be able to format and produce a rich media digital publication.
7
Digital Content Creation – Text and Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to design a digital publication that includes text and images.2.
- Be able to input text and combine with other digital media within a publication design.3.
- Be able to edit, format and produce a digital publication.
8
Feedstuffs for Small Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to receive and store animal feed.
- Be able to prepare feed for animals.
9
Fish and the Aquatic Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know common aquatic flora and fauna lifecycles.
- Know the principal characteristics of water.
- Be able to compare different common aquatic environments.
- Know common fish species and their requirements.
10
Fishing and the Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about fishing licences and permits.
- Know about health and safety issues when fishing.
- Know about the water cycle and water craft.
11
Grooming and Washing Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to groom and wash horses.
- Be able to select
- use and maintain relevant equipment.
- Be able to work safely.
12
Improving Personal Productivity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan the use of digital software to improve productivity.2.
- Be able to use digital systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks.3.
- Be able to review the selection and use of digital tools to make sure that work activities are successful.4.
- Be able to use digital tools to improve personal productivity and time management.
13
Introduction to Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use variables in computer programming.2.
- Be able to use sequencing in computer programming.3.
- Be able to use repetition/iteration in computer programming.4.
- Be able to use Boolean expressions in computer programming.5.
- Be able to use selection in computer programming.6.
- Be able to plan
- create and debug a simple computer program.
14
Introduction to Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to develop personal learning skills.
- Understand and use information.
- Be able to plan
- manage, and produce work.
15
Maintain the Health of Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify signs of good and bad health in horses.
- Know how to care for a sick horse.
- Know about horse injuries and ailments.
- Be able to move the horse in hand and turn out.
16
Preparing, Cleaning And Maintaining Animal Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare animal accommodation.
- Be able to clean animal accommodation.
- Be able to maintain animal accommodation.
17
Principles of Preparing and Maintaining Livestock Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare livestock accommodation.
- Know how to maintain livestock accommodation.
- Know how to work safely.
18
Principles Of Preparing For And Monitoring Livestock Outdoors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare outdoor sites for livestock.
- Know how to introduce
- monitor and maintain livestock on outdoor sites.
- Know how to work safely.
19
The Fish Farm
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to weigh and measure fish and record the findings.
- Know the feed for various growth stages of fish.
- Know the legal and practical requirements for moving fish.
- Know how to recognise healthy fish.
- Understand diseases and predators which are hazardous to the fish.
- Understand potential pollution problems on a fish farm.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2518/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2017