L3 - Animal Management

To achieve the NPTC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Animal Management, learners are required to achieve 10 credits from the Mandatory unit and a further 50 credits attained from additional units. A total of 60 credits are required to achieve the qualification.

Mandatory Units

Unit 301

Understand and Promote Animal Health

10 Credits

Learning Outcomes

There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Be able to recognise indicators of health in animals

2. Understand common disease and disorders, their treatment and prevention

3. Be able to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of animals

4. Know how to deliver and record basic animal treatments

Additional Units

Unit 303

Understand Animal Anatomy and Physiology

10 Credits

Learning Outcomes

There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Know the structure and functions of biological systems in animals

2. Know animal reproductive processes

3. Understand the biological control mechanisms in animals

4. Understand how an animal’s body structure and systems are adapted to its environment

Unit 306

Undertake Animal Handling and Safe Working

10 Credits

Learning Outcomes

There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Be able to handle and restrain animals

2. Be able to move animals

3. Be able to groom animals

4. Understand how to work safely with animals

Unit 310

Understand and Interpret Animal Behaviour and Communication

10 Credits

Learning Outcomes

There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Understand behaviour patterns in animals

2. Be able to interpret animal behaviour

3. Understand the factors influencing behaviour

4. Understand animal communication

Unit 319

Understand the Principles of Animal Nutrition

10 Credits

Learning Outcomes

There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Understand the functions of the main components of an animal’s diet

2. Understand the nutritional values and properties of different food types

3. Understand the feeding requirements of animals, to ensure they receive a balanced diet

4. Know common animal nutritional problems

Unit 320

Undertake Animal Training

10 Credits

Learning Outcomes

There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Be able to assess animal behaviour

2. Know how to apply training aids within a training programme

3. Be able to train an animal

4. Understand the success of animal training programmes.