The following units are designed to provide information on the basic skills and knowledge required in order to care properly for a wide range of animals.
Each unit will focus on a different group of animals, and highlight the needs of species within a range of categories. Taken as a whole, this short course will effectively introduce the key aspects of animal care and demonstrate how to implement the necessary skills and knowledge in order to maintain health and wellbeing.
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Unit 1: Care of small animals
This unit concentrates on common small mammals, using a variety of rodents to demonstrate. Topics covered include correct handling, accommodation and feeding, physiology and psychology, natural environment and behaviour, and risk assessment.
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Unit 2: Care of companion animals
This unit concentrates on animals commonly encountered as companions. A variety of species are used to demonstrate. Topics covered include correct handling, accommodation and feeding, physiology and psychology, natural environment and behaviour, and transportation.
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Unit videos
Here is a complete list of all the video files for both unit 1 and unit 2.
