Chicken Keeping Level 2

Course code: ABC949

Are you interested in keeping chickens? Well with this course you can learn how to, from home!

Explore the history of hen keeping and legislation for modern day hen welfare
Understand how commercial hen keeping systems work and how they relate to hen welfare
Identify the reasons of hen keeping and the benefits to hens and humans
Discover the 4 main breeds of hens and the best places to acquire them
Understand about accommodation: looking at the various options of coops and runs, including security, predators and bedding
Explore the different types of hen behaviour and physiology
Understand how to check the health of a hen
Understand how to deal with the death of a hen, including options available for euthanasia
Legal requirements on disposal of a hen’s body

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The course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by either post or email making it easier and hassle-free.

All of the materials will be sent to you by post or via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Chicken Keeping Level 2.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Unit 1

The History of Hen Keeping and Legislation for Modern Day Welfare, Including Commercial Systems

History
5 welfare principles
Chicken welfare
Commercial hen keeping systems

Unit 2

Preparing, Acquiring and Considerations of Hen Keeping, Including Suitable Breeds

Benefits of keeping hens
Breeds of hens
Acquiring hens
Daily routine

Unit 3

Accommodation

Plastic coops
Main predators
Food
Physical requirements

Unit 4

Hen Behaviour

Behavioural problems
Dealing with problems
Internal organs
External parts

Unit 5

Health Checking a Hen

Health check
Signs of a healthy hen
Signs of a sick hen
Preventing external parasites
Treating a sick hen

Unit 6

More Complex Illnesses and Ailments

Three crop related issues
Respiratory issues
Reproductive issues
Legal requirements

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have up to a full year to complete your studies. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous skills to enrol onto this course.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

How will I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Chicken Keeping Level 2.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.