Exercise and enrichment for animals
Challenge reference: 9900
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 design, deliver, and evaluate exercise and enrichment programmes for animals.
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 plan structured enrichment activities for animals. -
2
. Be able to carry out and adapt enrichment activities.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Research and describe different types of enrichment (e.g. physical, sensory, social, feeding-based)
- Design a programme of at least three enrichment activities for a chosen animal
- Explain how the programme supports the animal’s physical and mental wellbeing
- Prepare the environment and equipment for enrichment activities independently
- Carry out the activities safely, demonstrating effective animal handling skills
- Adapt the activity in response to animal behaviour or needs
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
1
Observation checklist
2
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