SEG Awards
Entry Level
QN: 500/9659/X
Curriculum Active
SEG Awards Entry Level Certificate in Practical Small Animal Care Skills (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 441 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
24 Units
Guided Hours
441 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assist with animal accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with cleaning animal accommodation
- Be able to assist with maintaining animal accommodation
2
Assist with catching and restraining a small animal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to catch and restrain a small animal
3
Assist with cleaning housing for small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to clean and disinfect small animal accommodation
4
Assist with feedstuffs for small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with receiving and storing animal feed
- Be able to assist with preparing feed for animals
5
Assist with the care of animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with monitoring and caring for the health and well-being of animals
- Be able to assist with providing food and water for animals
6
Assist with the movement and handling of small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assist with moving animals on a site, Assist with handling animals
7
Assist with the movement of animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with moving animals from one place to another
- Be able to assist with the loading and unloading of animals for transport
8
Assist with the transport supplies of physical resources within the work area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with loading and unloading physical resources
- Be able to assist with the transport of physical resources within the work area
- Be able to work safely
9
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
10
Communicating with others at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understanding how to communicate appropriately with others at work
11
Groom a small animal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to groom a small animal
12
Introduction to handling stock in a retail environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to unpack and move stock
- Know how to store stock sfaely
- Know how to fill up stock on display
13
Introduction to looking after customers in a retail environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to project positive impression of self/company to customers
- Know how to communicate with customers
- Know how to deal with customer enquiries
14
Principles of dealing with animal accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to clean animal accommodation
- Know how to maintain animal accommodation
- Know relevant health and safety precautions to be observed
15
Principles of the care of animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to monitor and care for the health and well-being of animals
- Know how to provide food and water to animals
16
Principles of the movement and handling of small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to move animals on a site
- Know how to handle animals
17
Principles of the movement of animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to move animals from one place to another
- Know how to load and unload animals for transport
18
Principles of transporting supplies of physical resources within the work area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to load and unload physical resources safely
- Know how to transport physical resources within the work area
- Know how to work safely
19
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
20
Recognise small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise breeds/types of common small animals
21
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
22
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
23
Recognise types of foods and feed small animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to feed and water small animals
24
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)
- 500/9659/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2010