Pearson
Level 5
QN: 603/2772/8
Curriculum Active
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Animal Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3510 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
53 Units
Guided Hours
3510 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advanced Equine Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse physiological systems and testing methodology of a horse in a specific discipline
- Conduct biomechanical analysis of horse movement in a selected discipline
- Describe conformation and breeding attributes to suit disciplines
- Discuss psychological influence for horse and rider on performance
2
Advanced Management Accounting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the purpose for developing and presenting financial information
- Evaluate the use of management accounting techniques to support organisational performance
- Analyse actual and standard costs to control and correct variances
- Evaluate how a changing business environment impacts on management accounting
3
Advanced Patient Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the role of team
- work and communication within the veterinary practice
- Analyse patient requirements in advanced nursing cases
- Construct advanced nursing care plans
- Critically reflect on own performance
4
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
5
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.
6
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse genetic information and principles of inheritance in relation to breeding animals
- Manage the breeding process from oestrus to parturition
- Manage neonatal and young animals from parturition to adolescence
- Explore the uses of reproductive technologies when breeding animals
7
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
8
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 .
9
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
10
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
11
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.
12
Anthrozoology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of diverse facets of human-animal interactions
- Critically evaluate the practice of animals in a wide range of human therapies and review ways in which animals can assist alternative areas of development
- Interpret general patterns of behaviour, psychological functions and experience in relation to anthrozoology
- Analyse emerging areas of anthrozoology in relation to human exploitation and animal welfare
13
Behavioural Approaches to Animal Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore principles of evolution and biological control in relation to animal behaviour.2.
- Investigate key aspects of animal survival and reproductive behaviours for animal management and welfare.3.
- Analyse theories and concepts of social animal behaviour for animal management and welfare.4.
- Evaluate the study of psychology and complex behavioural theories in the management of captive and wild animals.
14
Biochemistry and Medical Microbiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the biochemistry of biological macromolecules and their constituent micro molecules
- Review methods of specimen collection from animals
- Demonstrate the isolation and identification of pathogens
- Determine antibiotic sensitivity in bacteria
15
Biological Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the structure and function of animal cells, organelles and cellular transport mechanisms
- Assess the interrelationships between the organisation of cells, tissues and organ systems within the animal body
- Determine how the internal environment of the animal body is maintained through the mechanisms of homeostasis
- Demonstrate, through practical investigations, the principles and processes of biological concepts
16
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.
17
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
18
Chemistry for Biologists
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the chemical behaviour of organic compounds
- Assess how chemical bonding affects the properties of molecules
- Review the feasibility of reactions to thermodynamic quantities
- Investigate the features of equilibrium forces
19
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
20
Conservation and Biodiversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review theories that account for the creation of biodiversity.2.
- Explore theories that account for the loss of biodiversity.3.
- Apply methods to assess biodiversity.4.
- Investigate methods for the conservation of biodiversity.
21
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
22
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.
23
Environmental Management and Conservation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the status of habitats on holdings
- Produce plans to maintain or improve their condition
- Monitor the impact of conservation actions
- Evaluate environmental management practice
24
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
25
Equine Health and Disease
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret measures of health and ill health in horses and/or donkeys to improve conditions of care and welfare
- Discuss the appropriate management of specific diseases in horses and/or donkeys to work towards a quickened recovery and reduce the risk of transmission
- Analyse the role of the immune system in horses and/or donkeys to develop knowledge of natural defences and the use of vaccinations
- Determine types of injury in horses and/or donkeys and the treatments required to minimise long-term effects
26
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
27
Equitation II (Riding)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply the principles of learning theory to practical training in equitation
- Describe the influence of rider fitness within equine training
- Design and justify a fit for purpose training programme for an individual horse in a specific discipline
- Implement a successful training programme which demonstrates progression for an individual horse
28
Ethics and Consultation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse current ethical dilemmas in animal science/welfare
- Demonstrate an awareness of present difficulties/insights at the head of animal science, and the philosophical, welfare and ethical issues related to these
- Apply consultation practices while representing an understanding of legal implications of working as an expert in the animal sector
- Evaluate general patterns in animal behaviour, psychological functioning and experience in relation to ethics
29
Evolution and Adaptations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of evolutionary theories and models
- Examine physiological adaptations which have evolved in animal bodies
- Examine behavioural and ecological adaptations which have evolved in animals
- Evaluate the impact of artificial selection on physiological features of domestic animals
30
Habitat Restoration and Repair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the strategic importance of habitat restoration and repair
- Evaluate the principles involved in the creation and restoration of habitats
- Evaluate appropriate species for habitat creation and restoration
- Assess land use options for a range of habitat types
31
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
32
Horse Event Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the potential of facilities to host a successful equine event
- Interpret relevant legislation to ensure legal obligation is met in event organisation
- Plan and run an equine event to generate profit for an equine facility
- Develop a marketing strategy to promote an equine event
33
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
34
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
35
Humanisation of Companion Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the development of human-companion animal relationships and supporting theories.2.
- Investigate the physical and psychological requirements of animals treated as human kin.3.
- Evaluate the effect of animal bereavement on human health and wellbeing.4.
- Evaluate the impact of humanisation of animals in relation to the keeping of companion animals as pets.
36
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
37
Management of Animal Boarding Establishments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate a range of animal boarding designs in relation to animal welfare and legislation
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of ancillary services commonly employed by animal establishments
- Describe and follow administrative procedures required for an animal boarding establishment
- Demonstrate specialist handling, husbandry and restraint techniques within an animal boarding setting
38
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
39
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
40
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
41
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.
42
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
43
Ornamental Aquatics and Fish Keeping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the taxonomy and biology of ornamental teleost fish.2.
- Demonstrate the establishment, monitoring and maintenance of freshwater and marine aquaria.3. Define the reproductive strategies and breeding of ornamental aquatic species.4.
- Review a range of strategies to promote ornamental teleost fish health and welfare.
44
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
45
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.
46
Research Project.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the research process
- Conduct and analyse research relevant for a land-based business research project
- Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders
- Reflect on the application of research methodologies and concepts
47
Sustainable Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the opportunities for applying sustainable practices to business operations
- Analyse business facilities and practices to minimise energy use
- Identify opportunities for waste minimisation and recycling
- Utilise sustainable practices in business promotion
48
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
49
Therapy and Rehabilitation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review the factors that predispose the working horse to injury and performance-related problems to consider how they may be reduced
- Describe the mechanisms within the musculoskeletal system during injury and repair to support recovery
- Explain the processes of treatment and rehabilitation to plan for recovery of injuries in horses
- Evaluate complementary and alternative therapies to select appropriate treatment methods following an injury
50
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
51
Wildlife Conservation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate human influences on wildlife species and their natural habitats
- Discuss species-centred approaches to wildlife conservation
- Discuss habitat management strategies to promote wildlife conservation
- Explore economic, social and political approaches to wildlife conservation
52
Woodland Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the methods of and conditions for establishing woodlands
- Evaluate woodland management options and select those appropriate to achieving objectives
- Apply industry standard techniques to assess woodland condition and quality
- Identify markets and uses for woodlands and woodland products
53
Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the value and benefits of practical work experience for career and personal development
- Plan suitable and relevant work experience in an appropriate service sector organisation
- Undertake appropriate work experience to develop professional skills and competences
- Evaluate personal skills and competences developed during practical work experiences
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2772/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2018