Level 2 Certificate in Animal Care (0074-02) - Merit
Issued by
City & Guilds
This qualification is aimed at learners in a centre-based environment who may wish to work within the animal care industry or progress to further learning and/or training. It allows learners to develop underpinning knowledge whilst practising skills that could be used within employment in the animal care industry. Ofqual Qualification number: 500/8281/4
Earning Criteria
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The learner has achieved an overall merit grade for the qualification that comprises a combination of optional units.
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The learner may be able to maintain the health and welfare of a range of animals. This includes identifying any signs of ill health or signs that would suggest impending problems and how to follow these through and fully support and monitor the animals’ recovery. There is emphasis on the promotion of high animal welfare standards in a day to day situation throughout
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The learner may be able to demonstrate appropriate recognition, preparation and selection of feeding equipment and foodstuffs needed to keep an animal at its’ optimal nutritional state. They will also be aware of different life stages and how to feed animals during these stages.
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The learner may know how animal accommodation should be designed and constructed so that it meets the welfare needs of the animals. They may develop the skills required to prepare, clean and maintain animal housing and how to do safety checks on animal housing and how to carry out basic maintenance tasks.
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The learner may have a basic understanding of normal and abnormal behaviour. They may also be provided with the knowledge and skills to approach animals whilst taking account of their displayed behaviours to reduce risk and stress.
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Learners may be equipped with the knowledge required to carry out safe and effective working practices in animal establishments, from booking an animal in, to caring for it during its stay. They may obtain background knowledge to legislation and administration procedures in animal establishments.
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The learner may have knowledge and understanding of basic concepts of animal evolution and the role of domestication on their development. They may be able to identify commonly kept breeds of dogs, cats and other pet species and carry out practical small animal grooming and understand the reasons for grooming.