Pearson
Level 1/Level 2
QN: 601/4530/4
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Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Animal Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 150 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1/Level 2
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
150 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Animal Handling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Animal Handling
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Animal Handling
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Animal Handling
2
Animal Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Animal Health
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Animal Health
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Animal Health
3
Animal Housing and Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Animal Housing and Accommodation
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Animal Housing and Accommodation
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Animal Housing and Accommodation
4
Animal Welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Animal Welfare
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Animal Welfare
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Animal Welfare
5
Principles of Animal Behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Principles of Animal Behaviour
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Principles of Animal Behaviour
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Principles of Animal Behaviour
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4530/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015
- Operational End
- Dec 2026