In this unit, you will engage in a mix of theory and practical learning. You will learn to recognise signs of normal and abnormal health in animals, carry out routine health checks, and perform appropriate preventative treatments to ensure the wellbeing of the animals. This combination of knowledge and hands-on experience prepares you for confident, safe, and effective animal care. The unit includes two practical assignments and one theory assignment to consolidate your learning.

In this part of the unit, you will learn about daily regimes for animals and the relevant legislation that governs their care. You will outline current animal welfare legislation and understand how it applies to everyday routines, as well as describe the care and husbandry requirements in relation to the five animal needs, ensuring animals are properly cared for and their wellbeing maintained. This section includes two written assignments to consolidate your learning.

Parents, students and community members are invited to attend this meeting, which discusses educational issues at the high school and its middle and elementary schools. Schools in the Kerrington cluster are: Aldiger, Caramba, Chesterfield, Cutterey, Fraiser, Johnson, Antonio, Lorney Winston, Ramos, and Westford secondary schools

Students will learn to describe the contents of an animal first aid box, including items used to treat injuries and maintain animal health. They will also identify the main principles of animal first aid, such as ensuring safety, assessing the animal, and acting quickly and calmly. Through a combination of written and practical assignments, learners will describe and demonstrate first aid procedures for common animal injuries, developing the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively in real-life situations.

In this part of the unit, you will learn to select the appropriate feeding and watering equipment for specified animals and prepare it in accordance with current UK legislative requirements. You will also learn to choose suitable types and amounts of food based on each animal’s needs. This section includes three practical assignments to develop your hands-on skills in feeding and caring for animals safely and effectively.

In this part of the unit, you will learn to plan diets for selected animals according to their life stage and specific nutritional needs. This section includes a written assessment to demonstrate your understanding of proper animal nutrition and diet planning.

In this part of the unit, you will learn to carry out thorough monitoring and recording of a selected animal’s food and water intake. You will also report on problems that may arise from providing an inadequate or inappropriate diet. This section includes a combination of practical and written assessments to develop both your hands-on skills and your understanding of animal nutrition.

This course is open to individuals aged 12 and up. No prior qualifications are required, though participants should be able to read, write, and conduct basic research. Many students choose our alternative education setting for its smaller class sizes and relaxed, informal learning environment. It is particularly well suited to home-educated learners or those who find it challenging to thrive in a traditional classroom, providing a supportive space tailored to individual needs. We also welcome secondary school students who wish to study outside of school hours and gain the qualification before reaching college age. Students aged 12–17 will attend a mixed class, while adult learners will attend on a separate day

This is a private education course and no external funding is available. The cost is £50 per lesson, with the full course expected to take approximately 30 weeks, bringing the total to around £1,500. However this does vary from one learner to another.

You will need a few essential items for the course: pens, paper, a lever-arch folder, steel toe-capped or wellington boots, a farm polo or hoodie, and waterproof clothing.