Pearson
Level 4
QN: 603/2771/6
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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Animal Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1800 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
27 Units
Guided Hours
1800 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Determine how the skeletal and muscular systems interact with one another to provide support and create movement
- Discuss how the body transports essential materials around the body to maintain life and compensates to meet demands
- Evaluate the functioning of systems which obtain raw materials for metabolism and excrete waste to highlight the effects changes in management systems may have on animal wellbeing
- Develop material to share information on animal reproductive processes and the ways that these processes can be managed for animal owners to make informed choices
2
Animal Behaviour in Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain different fields of study within animal behaviour science
- Demonstrate ability in conducting animal behaviour observations and assessments
- Apply principles of animal behaviour to the management of animals
- Evaluate the roles and functions of animals in human society in terms of their behaviour.
3
Animal Collection Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate competent handling and restraint techniques for a range of animal species
- Prepare animal accommodation which meets the needs of a range of animal species
- Appraise the suitability of animal management facilities
- Plan recommendations to animal collections to improve animal welfare
4
Animal Health and Welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define causal pathogens and factors that can influence animal health and disease
- Discuss the concepts of animal health and disease, and methods of disease prevention
- Assess physiological, behavioural and physical measures of animal welfare
- Evaluate changes to animal management systems to enhance animal welfare .
5
Animal Husbandry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine Health and Safety practice within animal husbandry
- Demonstrate animal husbandry practices and health monitoring to industry standard
- Demonstrate the management of animal accommodation
- Review methods of record-keeping within animal facilities
6
Animal Nursing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise signs of health and disease in dogs, cats, exotic animals and horses
- Describe routine nursing care for infectious, surgical and recumbent inpatients
- Appraise the different nutritional, enrichment and housing requirements of hospitalised and ill animals
- Demonstrate competent and professional handling and restraint of dogs, cats, exotic animals and horses for clinical health checks and venepuncture
7
Animal Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the role of macro and micronutrients and water within animal nutrition
- Analyse the dietary requirements of animals during different stages of their lives
- Formulate dietary rations that meet animals’ nutritional requirements
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different types of diet to provide animals’ nutritional and behavioural needs.
8
British Wildlife
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use different classification systems to identify British Wildlife.2.
- Examine the changing history of British Wildlife.3.
- Investigate the Management of British Wildlife species and their habitats.4. Carryout and review habitat activities and conservation of threatened British Wildlife.
9
Business and the Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the different types, size and scope of land-based organisations
- Demonstrate the interrelationship of the various functions within a land-based organisation and how they link to organisational structure
- Use contemporary examples to demonstrate both the positive and negative influence/impact the macro environment has on land-based business operations
- Determine the internal strengths and weaknesses of specific land-based businesses and explain their interrelationship with external macro factors
10
Clinic Design and Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key operational areas found in different types of veterinary clinic
- Appraise if veterinary clinic design is fit for purpose
- Evaluate the importance of safe working practice in the veterinary environment
- Outline routine working processes which occur in veterinary clinics
11
Ecological Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the mechanisms and ecological implications of evolution
- Describe factors impacting flora and fauna within a range of environments
- Analyse the complexity of interrelationships between organisms
- Assess mechanisms governing fluctuations and stability within populations
12
Endangered Species Conservation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the threat status of animal species to determine conservation requirements.2.
- Investigate the scope of in-situ and ex-situ conservation programmes in the conservation of endangered species.3. Design a breeding programme intended for effective conservation of endangered animals.4.
- Identify current issues facing the successful conservation of endangered species.
13
Equestrian Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify alterations to the horse’s physiological systems during a select equestrian discipline
- Describe the science of biomechanics, gait and conformation
- Compare training and fitness programmes to support a horse to optimum performance in a selected discipline
- Recognise the impact of nutrition on the outcome of performance
14
Equitation (Riding)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform ridden flat
- work exercises to demonstrate school movements, basic and complex lateral work – with the use of natural and artificial aids
- work exercises using poles work to enhance movement and develop consistent rhythm
- Review training and suggest improvements for both horse and rider
- Demonstrate the skills to influence a horse’s way of going when schooling on the flat
15
Horse and Human Relationship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the domestication and uses of horses
- Evaluate the influence of human management on horse and human relationship
- Describe methods of natural horsemanship and how horses are used for therapy
- Analyse the influence of horse and rider relationship on performance
16
Horse Husbandry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the husbandry needs of horses in a variety of living situations to ensure high standards of welfare
- Challenge the effectiveness of horse husbandry practices to promote horse health, fitness and wellbeing
- Design horse husbandry plans to consider both purpose and financial costs
- Complete horse husbandry tasks safely, effectively and efficiently to support the development of others
17
Human Resource Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the purpose and scope of human resource management in terms of resourcing a land-based organisation with talent and skills appropriate to fulfil business objectives
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the key elements of human resource management in a land-based organisation
- Analyse internal and external factors that affect human resource management decision-making, including employment legislation
- Apply human resource management practices in a work-related context
18
Management Accounting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an understanding of management accounting systems
- Apply a range of management accounting techniques
- Explain the use of planning tools used in management accounting, Compare ways in which organisations could use management accounting to respond to financial problems
19
Management of Equine Facilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe routine yard maintenance requirements to effectively manage the day-to-day running of a yard
- Plan and design a grazing area for a group of horses and/or donkeys to include fencing, gateways, shelter and water supply
- Develop a 12-month grassland management plan for a specified area of grazing
- Outline an improvement plan to update an equine facility
20
Management of Exotic Animal Species
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the principles of exotic animal ownership and management
- Evaluate the health and welfare of exotic animals in line with relevant legislative and industry standards
- Explain the husbandry principles and practices for promoting exotic animal welfare to relevant standards
- Implement husbandry practices for a range of exotic animal species in line with relevant standards
21
Managing a Successful Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme
- Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge to support the project
- Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis
- Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance
22
Managing Environmental Resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the environmental issues connected with the biosphere.2.
- Identify the pressures on the environment from utilising finite resources.3.
- Identify the pressures on the environment from utilising renewable resources.4.
- Explore the challenges for manufacturers and businesses aiming to improve their environmental management credentials.
23
Marketing Essentials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of marketing and how it interrelates with other functional units of a land-based organisation
- Compare ways in which organisations use elements of the marketing mix (7Ps) to achieve overall business objectives
- Develop and evaluate a basic marketing plan
24
Plant Identification and Classification
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Manage the identification and classification of plants
- Identify and classify plants
- Evaluate the processes in relation to plant identification and classification
- Analyse the legislative implications relating to managing the identification and classification of plants
25
Principles of Ecology and their Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain how ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment.2.
- Identify a variety of biomes and interpret their differences.3.
- Explain the factors that disturb the ecological balance in a given ecosystem.4.
- Explore ways to restore the balance in a degraded ecosystem.
26
Teaching in a Specialist Subject
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the application of the theories and principles of education and training in a specialist subject
- Develop a range of resources to enable inclusive learning
- Demonstrate how to plan, design and construct a lesson
- Evaluate delivery techniques and improve activities
27
Veterinary Practice Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the role of the Veterinary Practice Manager within the wider business team
- Analyse key facets of business operations in the veterinary practice
- Evaluate the management of a veterinary practice business
- Design and present a business plan to develop the business of an existing veterinary practice
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2771/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2018