Animal Management (Zoo, Exotics & Aquatics) - C&G Level 3 Diploma Full-time (FE)

• Animal Health -The learner will be able to recognise the signs of good and ill health in animals and evaluate these as indictors of health status. The learner will carry out health checks on animals and produce animal health plans. The structure and role of pathogenic organisms will be examined and prevention and treatment of a range of diseases and disorders covered. The learner will be able to carry out routine and non-routine treatments for animals.
• Accommodation & Feeding -The learner will be able to plan and select suitable accommodation for animals. They will be able to prepare animal housing and maintain it in a suitable condition. The learner
  will evaluate animal accommodation, report the findings and make recommendations. The learner will be able to describe the requirements for a balanced animal diet. The learner will be able to provide the appropriate food to animals and monitor and record the effects of feeding and watering animals.  The learner will be able to understand the effects of different feeding and watering regimes for animals.
• Animal Biology - The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of cells and tissues and their relationship with body systems. This will be developed through an understanding of the structure and function of skeletal systems and sensory organs and how these have been adapted to meet the needs of animals living in different environments.
• Animal Handling -The learner will gain an understanding of the health and safety implications of handling, restraining and moving animals. The learner will display how to handle and restrain a number
  of animals. The learner will also carry out practical animal grooming for different animals.
• Business Management -The learner will look at the business, the role and responsibilities of those employed in land-based businesses and resource requirements. They will develop their skills in
  business operations and produce a business plan.
• Animal Behaviour -The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to understand the principles of animal behaviour and communication. The learner will develop skills to interpret animal behaviour and understand the factors which influence such behaviour.
• Breed Development & Welfare - The aim of this unit is to provide learners with knowledge of evolution, how animals evolved and the processes of domestication. Learners will investigate the uses of animals inhuman society and thewelfare issues that can arise from this. The learner will have a working knowledge of the current United Kingdom animal welfare legislation and the organisations that aim to promote animal welfare.
• Aquatics -·The aim of this unit is to develop learner skills and knowledge of aquatics to improve welfare of aquatics animals in captivity. This will be achieved by looking at the biology of aquatic creatures, feeding methods and foods, maintenance of aquatic systems and recognition of diseases and health.
• Zoo Health & Husbandry -The learner will be able to investigate the husbandry and health of animals kept in Zoological and Safari Parks. This will involve an appreciation of the features which are appropriate in housing and enclosures.

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