Grooming and Coat Care for Animals
Challenge reference: 9863
Active
Notional learning hours
30
Level
Level 2
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will be able to demonstrate safe and effective grooming and coat care routines for different animals and share their knowledge and skills with others.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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1
. Be able to demonstrate effective grooming and coat care routines for different animals. -
2
. Be able to maintain and store grooming equipment safely.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Select appropriate grooming tools and equipment for at least two different animals
- Demonstrate safe and effective grooming techniques according to each animal’s needs
- Explain how grooming supports animal health and wellbeing
- Describe how grooming requirements differ between species or coat types
- Clean and maintain grooming tools following correct hygiene procedures
- Store equipment safely and appropriately after use
- Explain why maintaining hygiene in grooming is important for animal health and infection control
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
1
Observation checklist
2
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