Extended Diploma in Animal Management

Skin, Scales, Feathers & FurProject Introduction

Lesson Aims:Welcome to Skin, Scales, Feathers & Fur!This project is based on BTEC Module 18:

Understand the Principles and Carry Out the Practice of Exotic Animal Health and Husbandry

In this session, we will be looking at the module outcomes and the topics that we will be covering.

If you have any questions, please post them in the forum in the project.

Project IntroductionHerpetology (the study of reptiles and

amphibians) is a vast and fascinating topic.Over the course of this project, you will be

learning about reptiles and amphibians as well as exotic mammals, birds, invertebrates and fish.

The majority of your lessons will be delivered in class but you will have a lot of online activities to complete to assist with your assignments.

Module ContentThis module has four outcomes:◦Understand the health and welfare

requirements and associated legislation of exotic animal species

◦Know the health and welfare requirements of exotic animal species

◦Be able to prepare accommodation and feeding regimes for exotic animal species

◦Be able to handle, restrain and transport exotic animal species

1. Understand the health & welfare requirements and associated legislation of exotic animal species

Responsibilities of keeping exotic animals

Reasons for keeping exotic animals

Responsibilities of keeping exotic animals

Health & welfare requirements

Legislation

2. Know the health & welfare requirements of exotic animal species

Health requirements of exotic animals:

Signs of health Common diseases Prevention & Treatment TravelWelfare

requirements: Accommodation

3. Be able to prepare accommodation and feeding regimes for exotic animal species

Accommodation: Set up Maintenance Cleaning

Feeding Regimes: Types of food Preparation Presentation Specialist diets

4. Be able to handle, restrain and transport exotic animal species

Handling & Restraint: Health & Safety Equipment Animal Welfare Zoonotic diseases

Transport Legislation Transport methods

ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments - GeneralIn this project, you will have four

assignments to complete.These assignments cover a wide range of

assessment techniques.This module has:

12 pass, 5 merit & 3 distinction criteria.

Assignment 1:Exotic Animal Ethics & Legislation

In this assignment, you will be looking at the ethics of keeping animals in captivity.

A written report and a speech will be used to assess your knowledge of this topic.

P1, P2, P3, M1

Assignment 2:Keeping & Moving Exotic Animals

This assignment focuses on the legislation connected to keeping exotic animals as pets and moving exotic animals (both within the UK and importing / exporting).

P10, P11, P12, D3

Assignment 3:Exotic Animal Management This is a large assignment that includes

both practical and written elements.You will complete a short portfolio of

evidence during your practical sessions and produce a handbook for managing an animal collection.

P6, P7, P8, P9, M3, M4, M5

Assignment 4:Exotic Animal Health & DiseaseHere you will demonstrate your

knowledge of common diseases in exotic animals.

You will be required to recognise symptoms of common diseases and suggest suitable treatments for them.

P4, P5, M2

Assignment 5:NHC Collection EvaluationIn this assignment, you are tasked with

evaluating the exotic animal care here at NHC.

This is a large assignment covering D1 and D2.

You will be required to be very objective in your analysis of the Animal Management Unit and provide us with realistic suggestions for improvements that can be made.

SummaryThis project will run from 5th January

2015 until 22nd May 2015.By the end of the project, you will have a

greater understanding of how to manage exotic animals in captivity.

Remember, if you have any questions or comments, please put them in the forum on this project. Your questions will help others in your group.