Animal Care
ASET Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Animal Care Programme
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 14 weeks x 10 hours
Total number of learning hours per programme 140 *

* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Cats
2

Dogs
3

Horses
4

Birds
5

Rabbits
6

Reptiles and Amphibians
7 Guinea Pigs, Hamsters and Mice
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Cats.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss how important the breed of cat is as a selection criterion.
LO2

Describe what impact improper feeding can have on a cat's health.
LO3 Define whether it is possible to train a cat.
 

Module 2 – Dogs.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Evaluate the dangers of inadequate feeding and overfeeding.
LO2 Investigate canine nutrition.
LO3 Discuss exercise.
LO4 Define grooming.
LO5 Analyse how a disease/illness is identified.
 
Module 3 – Horses.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss points you should consider when buying a horse.
LO2 Define conformation.
LO3

Describe the ideal stable.
LO4

List for what purposes you would use a dandy brush.
LO5 List for what purposes you would use a body brush.
LO6 Identify the symptoms of Colic.
 

Module 4 – Birds.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the varieties of housing available to the bird keeper.

LO2

Explain how to handle a bird correctly.
LO3 Identify what clues you would look for if a bird seemed unwell.
LO4

Discuss how you would identify and treat constipation.
 

Module 5 – Rabbits.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Analyse the factors that one might need to consider when choosing a rabbit.
LO2

Discuss suitable housing for a pet rabbit.
LO3

Define a healthy diet for an adult working buck and investigate why caution is necessary when feeding fresh plants to your rabbits.
LO4

Describe the correct way to handle a rabbit.
LO5 Identify some common ailments a rabbit might suffer from.
 

Module 6 – Reptiles and Amphibians.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explain the distinguishing characteristics of reptiles and amphibians.
LO2

Describe how you would house reptiles or amphibians.

LO3

Discuss how you would generally care for reptiles/amphibians.

LO4 Evaluate feeding routines.
 

Module 7 – Guinea Pigs, Hamsters and Mice.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe suitable housing for a guinea pig.
LO2

Evaluate what temperature guinea pigs should be kept at and discuss what happens if the temperature drops.
LO3

Analyse what food should you never feed to a guinea pig and explain why.
LO4 Explain what can happen if a female hamster with a litter is disturbed and how can this be avoided.

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