Carrying out an Animal Care Project

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
R/615/8792
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
48 hours

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Be able to select and plan for an animal care project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Agree an area of investigation for an animal care project.

  • 1.2

    Give reasons for selecting the focus for their project.

  • 1.3

    State what they hope to achieve and identify some of the key actions they will need to take.

  • 1.4

    Agree schedule to enable them to meet deadlines.

2 — Be able to undertake research for an animal care project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify key sources of information relevant to the project.

  • 2.2

    Collect information from different sources. 

3 — Be able to undertake activity to complete an animal care project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Carry out agreed actions to complete the animal care project.

  • 3.2

    Use appropriate skills to complete the project.

4 — Be able to present an animal care project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Provide a clear description of the project including what was achieved and how it was achieved.

5 — Be able to assess animal care project outcomes and own performance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    State what went well and where improvements could have been made to the project.