BTEC Firsts Animal Care (2014)
Here you’ll find support for teaching and studying BTEC Firsts in Animal Care. Through a combination of practical experience and written assignments, these vocational qualifications provide level 1 and level 2 learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for a career in the sector.
Units offered include animal health, animal welfare and principles of animal behaviour.
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- Qualification type:
- BTEC First
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Animal Care
- Qualification framework:
- See the latest information on accountability measures
- Level:
- Level 1/2
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 120
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 175
- Qualification number (QN):
- 601/4530/4
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK only
- First teaching:
- 2015
- Last registration:
-
- 31 December 2024
- Final certification:
-
- 31 December 2026
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