To resolve the problem, the behaviorist may suggest various forms of treatment including conditioning, behavior modification, and training. Franklin and Marshall’s apprenticeship approach to animal behavior is designed to engage students in collaborative research and challenge them beyond the classroom. Any Marine Animal Rescue, Conservation, Zoology, Biology or Ichthyology Diploma course is included with this practical placement. We also offer apprenticeship opportunities across our Support Office in various business functions such as Finance, People, IT and Marketing. Find apprenticeships in our job vacancies. Employers involved in creating the standard: Amazing Animals, Blue Cross, Cats Protection, 1st Choice Animals Ltd, Guide Dogs for the Blind, RSPCA, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, Sequani Ltd, MRC Harwell Institute, Pet Industry Federation, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, A-Z Animals, Dogs Trust, Greyhound Board of Great Britain, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, current legislation, including health and safety and animal welfare, work place policies and procedures, its need to exhibit normal behaviour patterns, any need to be housed with, or apart from, other animals, its need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease, how to carry out risk assessments related to the training environment, how the needs of animals under your duty of care may be assessed and addressed, their responsibility, accountability and autonomy for duty of care of animals under the current animal welfare legislation, the natural behaviour patterns, body language and communication methods of the animal, the signs that indicate problems with animals’ health and welfare and the actions that should be taken, the suitability, action, welfare and ethical considerations of training aids/equipment and techniques for the species’ and animals’ physical and mental capabilities, how training will impact on animal welfare and how to analyse whether it is in the best interests of the animal involved, the factors which may affect the progress and success of training, such as exercise, nutrition, life stage, the importance of routine/preventative health/veterinary care, anatomy, physiology and health to include conformation, biomechanics, mental (behavioural) health; reproduction and common inherited abnormalities, the process of establishing measurable goals and objectives for the training of animals, how to formulate training plans based on the available resources and the objectives agreed between the trainer and others, the importance of reviewing and revising a training plan to meet the objectives, current and relevant terminology/theory including classical and operant conditioning, the need to guard against unintentional classical and operant conditioning creating undesirable behaviour, appropriate enrichment methods and equipment for the species of animals concerned, socialisation and effects on animal learning and behaviour, the factors relating to the movement of animals, human training skills and relevant theories including lesson plans, learning styles, feedback and coaching, problem solving tools to support solutions, continually assess, maintain and evaluate a safe working environment following relevant legislation, work place policies and procedures, continually assess, maintain and evaluate the 5 welfare needs of animals whilst under your care, Be responsible for minimising risks and dealing with potential incidents and emergencies including implementing appropriate controls, assess the risk of disease transmission and implement appropriate bio-security controls, carry out a dynamic risk assessment relating to the training environment and the animals’ welfare and act appropriately, approach all interactions with the animals in a manner that reinforces desirable behavioural patterns and avoids creating undesirable behavioural patterns, analyse data and review and implement plans accordingly and update records, prepare the animal, resources and environment for the training session to aid the achievement of agreed learning outcomes, obtain and interpret relevant information regarding the animals from the appropriate sources, i.e. : to become an Inspector in the future ; more Information, visitors, clients, industry and... 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