Level 2 - Animal Care

Course

In Lewes

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Lewes

  • 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

Facilities

Location

Start date

Lewes (East Sussex)
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BN8 5FH

Start date

On request

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Dean Hart MCFBA

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

Price on request