Level 3 Certificate in Technical Competence in Animal Nutrition (0146-30)
Issued by
City & Guilds
This qualification provides you with the opportunity to learn about current and modern techniques of the practical feeding and nutritional requirements for animals. It allows you to specialise in particular animal groups inline with your area of work or interest. You will gain the skills and knowledge that are important for working with animals with particular emphasis on nutrition and feeding. You could also progress in further learning or training in this area. Ofqual number 603/0794/8
Skills
Earning Criteria
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This person has an understanding of: 1. Life stages and purposes of animals being kept 2. Nutritional needs for an animal’s life stage and purpose 3. Factors that adapt nutritional needs
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This person has an understanding of: 1. Types of food stuffs available on the market 2. Properties of food stuffs available 3. Storage of food to maintain nutritional value
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This person has an understanding of: 1. Use of supplements 2. Essential and desirable supplements 3. Presentation of supplements 4. Use of treats and influence on diets
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This person has an understanding of: 1. Techniques, methods and equipment for presenting food and water 2. Timings and frequency of presenting food and water 3. Human influences on presentation of food and water
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This person has an understanding of: 1. Food not suitable for animal species
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This person has an understanding of: 1. Diet plan for an animal