Working as part of a team in animal care
Challenge reference: 10005
Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Level 2
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will be able to research, plan, and participate effectively as part of a team in carrying out animal care tasks, demonstrating communication, responsibility, and cooperation.
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
. Understand the principles of effective teamwork in animal care. -
2
. Be able to plan a team-based animal care activity.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Research examples of effective teamwork in animal care settings (for example: stable management, farm maintenance, or veterinary support teams)
- Explain why teamwork is important in ensuring animal welfare, safety, and efficiency
- Describe key roles and responsibilities within an animal care team
- Identify effective communication and problem-solving strategies used within a team
- Contribute ideas and suggestions to a group plan for a routine or project (for example: mucking out, preparing feed, or setting up paddocks)
- Agree roles and responsibilities within the team, ensuring safe and fair participation
- Prepare any required equipment or materials for the activity
- Identify potential risks and explain how they will be managed
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
1
Observation checklist
2
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