Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 603/6077/X
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Open Awards Entry Level Award in Animal Care Skills (Entry 3) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 128 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
128 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Check that a Small Animal is Healthy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to restrain a small animal.
- Know the signs of good health in a small animal
2
Developing Confidence Working With Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow relevant 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.
- Be able to recognise a range of behaviours in both animals and humans and understand why they show these behaviours.
- Know how to look after a range of animals with reference to feelings and physical needs.
3
Exploring Opportunities in Animal Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different job/voluntary roles available in the animal care sector
- Know about own skills and attributes in relation to animal care
4
Feeding Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know safety rules when working with animals.
- Be able to feed animals.
- Be able to reflect on own performance.
5
Introduction to Animal Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic animal requirements.
- Know how to care for animals.
- Know the purpose in breeding animals.
- Be able to care for animals
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6077/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020