Pearson
Level 1/Level 2
QN: 603/7057/9
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Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Animal Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 120 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1/Level 2
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
120 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Animal Care
Animal Handling
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common behavioural signals in animals that indicate fear, aggression, or calmness.
- Explain how an animal's behaviour influences the choice of handling and restraint methods.
- Describe the preparation steps required for safe animal handling, including environment checks and equipment selection.
- Apply appropriate handling and restraint techniques for a given animal species and situation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different restraint methods in ensuring animal welfare and handler safety.
2
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Animal Care
Animal Health and Welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common diseases, their symptoms, and treatments in animals
- Explain the transmission routes of diseases and how to prevent them
- Describe the elements of good housing and care routines that support animal health
- Apply knowledge of animal needs to develop appropriate care plans
- Evaluate the impact of legislative protections on animal welfare
- Analyse how disease transmission, treatment, housing, and legislation interconnect to ensure animal welfare
3
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Animal Care
Animal Housing and Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe factors affecting the selection of animal accommodation for different species.
- Explain how accommodation meets the welfare needs of animals.
- Prepare animal accommodation following safe working practices.
- Check animal accommodation for safety and suitability.
- Clean out animal accommodation using safe working practices.
- Identify hazards in animal accommodation and appropriate control measures.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7057/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2022