Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 603/6075/6
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Open Awards Entry Level Award in Animal Care Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 110 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
110 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Animal Care Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Feeding Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key safety rules when working with animals during feeding tasks.
- Demonstrate correct feeding procedures for a named animal under supervision.
- Select appropriate feed and water containers for a given animal.
- Reflect on own performance in a feeding activity, noting strengths and areas for improvement.
- State basic hygiene practices required before and after handling animal feed.
2
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Animal Care Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Looking After and Caring for Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the correct procedure for providing fresh water and suitable food to a familiar animal.
- Identify basic indicators of good health in animals.
- Perform simple grooming tasks safely and calmly.
- Explain why cleanliness and hygiene are important for animal and human health.
- Demonstrate appropriate behaviour around animals, recognising signs of stress or fear.
3
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Animal Care Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Pet Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what animals make suitable pets.Know how to handle a pet.Know about food for a pet.Know about the health of a pet
4
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Animal Care Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Exploring Working with Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Reflect on own experience of working with animals
- Identify different types of work involving animals
- Describe basic health and safety rules when handling animals
- List personal strengths and areas for improvement in animal care contexts
- Recognise common animal behaviors and their meanings
5
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Animal Care Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Working with Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify basic safety rules when working with animals.
- List common pieces of equipment used in animal care.
- Demonstrate safe use of a specific piece of animal care equipment.
- Describe where different types of equipment should be stored.
- Recognise signs that a piece of equipment is unsafe.
6
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Animal Care Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Exploring Opportunities in Animal Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different job and voluntary roles available in the animal care sector.
- List personal skills that could be used in animal care.
- Match a personal skill to a specific animal care role.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6075/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020