Open Awards
Level 1
QN: 603/6078/1
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Level 1 Award in Animal Care Skills (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 108 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
108 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assist with Preparing and Storing Feedstuffs for Small Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with receiving and storing animal feed
- Be able to assist with preparing feed for small animals
2
Assist with the Care of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with monitoring and caring for the health and well-being of animals
- Be able to assist with providing food and water for animals
3
Assist with the Maintenance and Cleaning of Animal Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to clean animal accommodation with assistance
- Be able to maintain animal accommodation with assistance
4
Care of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to monitor and care for the well-being of animals.
- Know how to monitor and care for the health animals.
- Know how to provide food and water to animals
5
Working with Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about health and safety rules when working with animals.
- Know about domesticated animals.
- Know about behaviours in both animals and humans.
- Know how to look after a range of animals and themselves with reference to feelings and physical needs
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6078/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020