Working in Animal Care

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
H/615/8828
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
36 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the range of animal care workplaces. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Outline the main purpose and key services offered by different types of animal care workplaces.

2

Know the roles, responsibilities and possible career progression routes of people working in animal care.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify key job roles in different types of animal care workplace.

  • 2.2

    Describe the nature of the work for a chosen job role in a specific animal care workplace including

    • responsibilities
    • activities undertaken
    • likely working patterns.

  • 2.3

    Outline possible progression routes for workers in the sector.

3

Know the core skills required for working with animals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Identify the core skills required to work in a chosen job role in animal care.

  • 3.2

    State why these skills are important to the job role.

4

Be able to plan own learning and development in order to prepare for a career in the animal care sector.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Identify own existing, relevant skills and areas for development.

  • 4.2

    Identify further learning, including qualifications where required, needed to progress into a career in the animal care sector.