1 The learner will know how to monitor and care for the well-being of animals The learner must know: Assessment Requirements Evidence Location 1.a Ways to promote the health and well-being of animals Learners should describe at least three ways of promoting the health and well-being of animals. The following assessment methods can be used in the assessment of this standard: Written tasks/questions and answers Oral questions and answers Group discussion Learner log/reflective journal Expert witness evidence Professional discussion Report This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used. 1.b Ways to minimise any stress or injury Learners should describe at least three ways of minimising any stress or injury. 1.c Own responsibility under health and safety and animal welfare legislation Learners should state at least three of their own responsibilities under health and safety and animal welfare legislation. 1.d Why animals need exercise Learners should state at least three reasons why animals need exercise.
Learner log/reflective journal Expert witness evidence Professional discussion Report This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used. an animal’s health and well-being indicate potential problems with an animal’s health and well-being. 2.c Actions which could be taken when problems arise with an animal’s health and well-being Learners should state a minimum of three possible actions which could be taken when problems arise with an animal’s health and 2.d Signs of stress in animals Learners should list a minimum of three possible signs of stress in animals. 2.e Examples of preventative care to maintain the health and well-being of animals Learners should give a minimum of three examples of preventative care which are designed to maintain the health and well-being of animals. 2.f Ways the environment may be adjusted to Learners should state a minimum of three ways in
maintain the animal’s health which the environment may be adjusted to maintain the animal’s health. 2.g Ways to recognise an animal health emergency Learners should state how to recognise an animal health emergency. 2.h What should be done if a health emergency occurs Learners should state what should be done if a health emergency occurs. 2.i Reasons why it is important to report unusual signs in an animal Learners should state a minimum of three reasons why it is important to report unusual signs in an animal. 3 The learner will know how to provide food and water to animals The learner must know: Assessment Requirements Evidence Location
3.a How to feed animals appropriately Learners should state an appropriate method and system for feeding animals. The following assessment methods can be used in the assessment of this standard: Written tasks/questions and answers Oral questions and answers Group discussion Learner log/reflective journal Expert witness evidence Professional discussion Report This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used. 3.b The usual feeding habits of animals Learners should describe the usual feeding habits of animals. 3.c The hygiene requirements for feeding and watering of animals Learners should state the hygiene requirements for feeding and watering of animals. 3.d Own responsibility for safe and effective animal handling under relevant legislation and codes of practice Learners should state own responsibility for safe and effective animal handling under relevant legislation and codes of practice. 3.e Why waste should be disposed of in a safe manner and place Learners should state why waste should be disposed of in a safe manner and place.