This module may be delivered in a classroom equipped with the necessary clinic
or simulated clinic facilities, using a combination of lecture and practical
activities. Deliver will be off-the-job and may include face-to-face methods,
self-paced or student-centred learning. Skills practice will take place
on-the-job and will be assessed by independent assessors and employers.

Internal Assessment 100%

Competence will be assessed under the assessment criteria given for each
learning outcome and according to the stated conditions.

Assessment methods may include:

- observation, demonstration, written and/or oral questioning, written
and/or oral presentations or assignments set to specified criteria and
timelines.

Assessment may be conducted for each individual learning outcome if
appropriate, but where possible a holistic assessment method is preferred. The
processes may be conducted individually or in a team environment, and to
conditions set and clearly defined by the provider or workplace trainer.

This module may be delivered in a classroom with the necessary clinic or
simulated clinic facilities. The learner will have access to:

- A classroom or other suitable learning environment
- Small animal patients in a classroom clinic and in a veterinary
practice
- At least one type of anaesthetic machine, preferably two different
types - in circle and out of circle
- Supplies of anaesthetic agent and soda lime
- Several different types of endotracheal tube - cuffed and non-cuffed -
different methods of air lock on the tube leading to the cuff
- Anaesthetic consent forms.