Level 2 - Animal Care
Course
In Lewes
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Lewes
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Duration
Flexible
Suitable for: those working in or wishing to work in the animal related indusrty, including kennel staff, animal welfare, dog walkers, dog trainers and pet sitters.
Important information
Government funding available
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Teachers and trainers (1)
Dean Hart MCFBA
Canine Behaviourist
Course programme
To achieve the NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care, learners are required to achieve 30 credits from the Mandatory units and a further 30 credits from the units offered at the Canine Studies College. A total of 60 credits are required to achieve the qualification.
Mandatory Units
Unit 201
Maintain Animal Health and Welfare
10 Credits
Learning Outcomes
There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Be able to monitor and maintain the health and well being of animals
2. Know how to promote and maintain the welfare of animals
3. Know common diseases and disorders, their prevention and treatment
4. Know the practices and principles of animal first aid
Unit 202
Undertake Practical Animal Feeding
5 Credits
Learning Outcomes
There are three learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Be able to select and prepare equipment and food to feed and water animals
2. Be able to provide feed and water to animals
3. Be able to monitor animals’ feeding and watering and maintain appropriate records.
Unit 203
Maintain Animal Accommodation
5 Credits
Learning Outcomes
There are three learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Know how to prepare and maintain animal housing
2. Be able to clean and prepare housing and bedding for animals
3. Be able to maintain animal housing
Unit 204
Undertake Work Related Experience in the Land-based Industries
10 Credits
Learning Outcomes
There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Know the range and scope of job roles within an environmental and land-based industry
2. Be able to use relevant documents and skills relating to work experience
3. Be able to plan and review self development during work experience
4. Be able to report on the work experience
Additional Units
Unit 205
Understand the Basic Principles of Animal Biology
10 Credits
Learning Outcomes
There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Know the structure and function of animal cells
2. Know the requirements for nutrition and growth in animals
3. Know the structure and function of the main biological systems
4. Know the processes of reproduction and heredity in animals
Unit 206
Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Animal Behaviour and
Handling
10 Credits
Learning Outcomes
There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Know the difference between normal and abnormal behaviour in animals
2. Be able to monitor behaviour in a range of animals
3. Be able to handle and restrain animals safely
4. Know how to handle and restrain animals safely
Unit 209
Introduction to Grooming Dogs
10 Credits
Learning Outcomes
There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Be able to prepare dogs for grooming
2. Know the types of equipment required for grooming dogs
3. Be able to groom, bathe, dry dogs
4. Understand the reason for grooming dogs appropriate to coat type
Level 2 - Animal Care