SEG Awards
Entry Level
QN: 500/9653/9
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SEG Awards Entry Level Award in Practical Small Animal Care Skills (Entry 2)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 210 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
210 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assist with catching and restraining a small animal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to catch and restrain a small animal
2
Assist with cleaning housing for small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to clean and disinfect small animal accommodation
3
Check that a small animal is healthy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to restrain and complete a health check on a small animal
- Know the signs of good health in a small animal
4
Communicating with others at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understanding how to communicate appropriately with others at work
5
Groom a small animal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to groom a small animal
6
Recognise parts of the body of small animals and their function
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise parts of the body of small animals
- Know the functions of parts of the body of small animals
7
Recognise small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise breeds/types of common small animals
8
Recognise types and parts of the body of small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise species, and parts of the body, of small animals
9
Recognise types of animal housing and bedding for small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise types of housing and bedding for small animals
10
Recognise types of foods and feed small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to feed and water small animals
11
Show visitors around a small animal enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to greet and show visitors around a small animal unit
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/9653/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2010