Assist with Maintaining the Health and Wellbeing of Animals

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
L/505/0726
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
54 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to assess the physical state of an animal.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify the visual signs of health in animals.
  • 1.2
    Identify the visual signs of ill health in animals.
  • 1.3
    State the procedures for reporting the health status of an animal in the following circumstances
    a) routine check
    b) animal is sick or injured.
  • 1.4
    State the records to be kept to help maintain the health of animals.
  • 1.5
    Record the health status of animals.
  • 1.6
    List signs of stress or pain in an animal.
2

Be able to administer preventative care to animals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    List the routes for administering preventative care.
  • 2.2
    Administer preventative care to animals.
  • 2.3
    Check animals for signs of ecto-parasites.
  • 2.4
    Restrain animals for preventative care.
  • 2.5
    Work in a way which complies with health and safety legislation.
  • 2.6
    List the routes for administering preventative care.
  • 2.7
    State how to dispose of waste.
  • 2.8
    State the importance of following instructions and reporting damaged/faulty equipment.
3

Be able to deal with different animal emergency situations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Assist in an animal emergency situation.
  • 3.2
    Identify the visual signs of an animal emergency.
  • 3.3
    Identify potential hazards.
  • 3.4
    Report on potential hazards.
  • 3.5
    Identify the correct location of safety equipment.
  • 3.6
    State the procedures to be followed in the event of:
    a) fire
    b) sick/injured animals
    c) escaped animal.
  • 3.7
    State the procedure to be followed if there are potential hazards or damaged equipment.
  • 3.8
    Identify the location of both human and animal emergency and safety equipment.
  • 3.9
    State how to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self, others and animals when dealing with animal emergencies.