Course content
Unit 4: Care of Animals
This unit focuses on the scientific basis for providing food and care for non-agricultural, small animals. It includes:
- breeding of animals;
- safe handling of animals;
- interaction of animals and people
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Homework/coursework requirements
A learning homework will be set each week.
Students need to complete a portfolio by April in Y11 that comprises of:
- Practical Skills (12.4%)
- Work-Related Report (14.7%)
- Investigative Project (22.9%)
In all this accounts for 50% of the available marks for this qualification.
