Qualifications

Level 1 Award in Practical Small Animal Care Skills


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Snapshot

These qualifications are approved for funding with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

These qualifications are suitable for learners aged 14 plus.

These qualifications are available for delivery in Wales and may be eligible for funding.

  • Product code

    A9108-01

  • Ofqual code

    500/9658/8

  • Welsh code

    C00/0847/7

  • Assessment

    Pass/Fail Only

  • Total qualification time

    120

  • Guided learning

    108

  • Fee

    £48.80

  • Operation start date

    1 May 2010

For those learners interested in working in animal care, this qualification provides a practical introduction. Learners will gain work-related skills in the area of farm animal care, gain insight into core activities within the sector, and prepare for further training. Learners will complete this qualification with a concrete understanding of the following:

  • How to assist with the care of animals, including relevant animal welfare legislation, minimising stress and injury to the animals, and keeping people and animals safe whilst working
  • The principles of animal care, including monitoring the health of animals, providing feed and water, and workplace health and safety requirements
  • Optional units include: Assist With the Exercise of Animals, Assist with Catching and Restraining a Small Animal, Maintain Animal Accommodation, and more.

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