Earning Criteria

• The learner is 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
• The learner is 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 are also aware of different life stages and how to feed animals during these stages.
• The learner knows how animal accommodation should be designed and constructed so that it meets the welfare needs of the animals. They have developed 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.
• The learner knows the range and scope of job roles within an environmental and land-based industry and is able to use relevant documents and skills relating to work experience. They are able to plan and review self development during work experience and to report on the work experience.
• This qualification also covers a range of optional units. More information can be found in the Qualification Handbook.