Assessment Guidance: Learners should be working with and closely supervised by a suitably qualified and experienced adult when addressing Learning Outcomes 2 and 3. They should not be expected to take full responsibility for cleaning and maintaining animal accommodation.
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Outline why it is important to follow correct procedures when preparing equipment, materials and accommodation for cleaning and when carrying out cleaning and maintenance of animal accommodation.
Describe ways to promote health and well-being of animals through appropriate provision, cleaning and maintenance of accommodation.
Outline possible hazards which may arise in the animal’s accommodation, and reasons why they should be reported if identified.
State their responsibilities when cleaning and maintaining animal accommodation under animal welfare and health and safety legislation.
Prepare appropriate equipment and materials and the animal accommodation ready for cleaning.
Use appropriate procedures to assist in cleaning the animal’s accommodation.
Leave the animal accommodation in the appropriate condition after cleaning.
Carry out cleaning tasks in a way that minimises risks to the health, safety and well-being of the animal and self.
Check the animal accommodation against given guidelines.
Keep the animal accommodation safe and secure.
Correctly identify and report any hazards.
Dispose of any waste in a safe manner and place.