Page 49 - Sixth Form Options Booklet

All the content of the qualification is mandatory,
learners will study the following units:
KEY INFORMATION
• Unit 3: Animal Welfare and Ethics
Level: BTEC Level 3 National
• Unit 4: Practical Animal Husbandry
Extended Certificate in Animal
• Unit 5: Animal Behaviour Management

• Unit 6: Animal Health and Diseases Examining Board: Pearson
• Unit 7: Work Experience in the Animal Sector.
Subject Leader:
Learners taking this qualification will be required to engage Mrs W. Heath
with sector employers as part of their
course, including 75 hours of work experience with an Entry Requirements:
employer in the sector. This gives learners
the opportunity to develop practical skills in preparation for General Sixth Form entry
employment. requirements

Learners will have the opportunity to work with farm Modules:
livestock, companion animals, exotic animals, Unit 3: Animal Welfare and Ethics
zoo animals and British wildlife to prepare them for sector-
specialist areas.
Unit 4: Practical Animal Husbandry
What could this qualification lead to?
This qualification is primarily designed to support progression Unit 5: Animal Behaviour
to employment. Learners completing this qualification could
access entry-level roles in areas such as: Unit 6: Animal Health and Diseases

• kennel or cattery assistant
Unit 7: Work Experience in the
• animal care assistant in animal businesses, charities or Animal Sector
wildlife trusts
Assessment method:
• retail assistant in pet or animal-related retail
establishments Assessed through a variety of
internally and externally assessed
• assistant to an animal trainer, e.g. trainer of assistance assignments.
dogs for the disabled

• animal technician in animal centres

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