Sparsholt College Hampshire: FE Animal Management
Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care
Assignment 212 Contribute to the Care of Exotic Animals
Task B Exotic Animal restraint and Transportation
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Assessor’s name
Lizzie O’Grady
Date set:
W/C 02/01/12
Date due in:
By 5pm Sunday 22nd January 2012 via Moodle
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NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care (QCF) (0074-02)
Sparsholt College Hampshire: FE Animal Management
Task B
Exotic animal restraint and transportation
Assessment criteria
2.1
2.2
2.3
Identify legal and reputable sources for purchase and acquisition of exotic animal species
Describe arrangements for exotic animal species transportation which meet current
standards and legislation
State legislation relevant to the keeping exotic animals in captivity
Assessment guidance
To complete task B the learner is required to produce a report that states where exotic animal
species can be obtained legally. (The range will include pet shops, dealers and breeders and covers
invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals).
Learners will be able to identify what PPE (for personal protection) and equipment (for safe animal
restraint) is appropriate and needed for handling and restraining different exotic species. (This could include
gloves, safety glasses, overalls to prevent irritation and poisoning, hooks, claspers, nets and boards). Learners
will demonstrate safe and correct handling and restraint techniques.
Appropriate modes of transportation (boxes, containers and cages) will be described and learners
will be cognisant of the welfare conditions that must be ensured for nominated exotic species
together with paperwork which needs to be completed by the vendor and vendee. Learners will
also be aware of and state the contents of the main acts of legislation as they affect the keeping of exotic
animals.
The assessor feedback should identify learner strengths and weaknesses and should be in line with
the marking criteria.
This task may be achieved at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Pass
Merit
Distinction
The learner identified a
number of different sources
of exotic animal procurement,
distinguished ethical from non
ethical sources, identified
appropriate PPE, equipment for
animal restraint and demonstrated
safe animal restraint.
An appropriate mode of
transportation was selected,
relevant welfare
considerations outlined and
the main points of legislation
relating to exotic animal
transportation were
summarised.
Pass criteria were met
plus:
The learner demonstrated
an ability to summarise the main
points required effectively and
accurately.
The information was applied
and also communicated in
appropriate style.
Merit criteria were met
plus:
The learner demonstrated
an ability to summarise the
main points concisely with
relevance.
Information was applied,
evaluated, and exhibited
breadth and depth of
knowledge.
NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care (QCF) (0074-02)
Sparsholt College Hampshire: FE Animal Management
Task B Exotic Animal Restraint and Transportation
Answer all of the following questions to complete this assignment:
1. For each of the following animals, give 2 examples of where they can be
obtained legally:
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Tarantula (Invertebrate)
Tree frog (Amphibian)
Corn snake (Reptile)
Budgerigar (Bird)
Chinchilla (Mammal)
2. Explain why it is important to obtain an exotic animal from a reputable supplier
rather than from the illegal trade and describe the benefits of using a
reputable supplier.
3. A) For the following animals, describe what handling equipment is needed to
handle them AND how to use it safely:
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Tarantula (Invertebrate)
Tree frog (Amphibian)
Corn snake (Reptile)
Budgerigar (Bird)
Chinchilla (Mammal)
B) State the items of PPE that would be required when handling and working
with exotic animals and why they are used.
4. Describe the best container to transport each of the following animals:
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Tarantula (Invertebrate)
Tree frog (Amphibian)
Corn snake (Reptile)
Budgerigar (Bird)
Chinchilla (Mammal)
5. Describe 5 ways to ensure excellent welfare of exotic animals during
transport.
6. Name 2 Laws that apply to transporting exotic animals and describe them.
NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care (QCF) (0074-02)
Sparsholt College Hampshire: FE Animal Management
7. Describe the type of paperwork that needs to be completed to legally sell and
buy exotic animals.
NPTC Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care (QCF) (0074-02)