ANIMAL CARE Welcome to the Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care at Cronton Sixth Form College. We are really looking forward to seeing you at enrolment and starting the course with us in September. The team have put together a range of learning materials to spur you into action and prepare you for the exciting times ahead!

Your programme of study will cover the following units:

Work Experience

Animal Feeding and Accommodation

Animal Health and Welfare

Care of Exotics

Animal Handling and Behaviour

Animal Biology

UPCOMING TRIPS

Chester

Knowsley

Acorn Farm

Blackpool Zoo

Dogs Trust

If you have any questions about enrolment then please speak to the schools liaison team by emailing [email protected]

If you have any questions about studying Animal Care then please contact Adam

Howson at [email protected] Topic 1: Work Experience in the Animal Care

Together we will help you gain the skills to find your dream job. Try to think of as many jobs in animal care as you can?

One of your Classmates wants to be an RSPCA inspector – can you find out how much they will expect to earn per year? £______

Can you think of 10 key skills an RSPCA inspector would need in their job?

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Topic 2: Animal Health down at the Zoo

Molly the vet has asked for your help. The four are due their annual vaccination. Can you help her work out the correct dosage based on how much they weigh? The recommended dose is worked out as 0.15ml/Kg.

Calculate the dosage of vaccination each should receive:

Tiger Weight (Kg) Dosage (ml)

Shere Khan 220

Raj 180

Neo 175

Kia 120

Watch how Copenhagen Zoo trains their Tigers to help check them over and administer health care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDGEuihopWs

Can you mark with an ‘X’ on the map which country Copenhagen Zoo is in?

Want to become a Zoo Keeper – watch this video and see if you have what it takes! https://www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk/blog/how-to- become-a-zookeeper-1

Topic 3: Animal Accommodation

Our Animal Unit Manager wants to get a Royal Python but needs help setting up their enclosure.

Using the blank vivarium below design how you want the accommodation to look: First make a list of the equipment items you will need:

To help the RSPCA has created a care video on what needs to be included – make sure you watch this so you meet U.K welfare law! https://youtu.be/u3PlcCc39Cg

Keep exploring the wonderful world of animal care by watching the following videos that relate to key units you will study next year �

Exotic Care Have you ever wondered why poisonous animals don’t poison themselves? https://www.ted.com/talks/rebecca_tarvin_wh y_don_t_poisonous_animals_poison_themselve s?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=ref erral&utm_source=tedcomshare