Pearson Edexcel BTEC Animal Care Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free BTEC Animal Care past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Units 1 and 4 covering animal biology, welfare, and care practice. 47 resources.
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June 2022
5 filesBTEC Animal Care – Examiner Report – Unit 4 – June 2022
BTEC Animal Care – Mark Scheme – Unit 4 – June 2022
BTEC Animal Care – Question Paper – Unit 4 – June 2022
BTEC Animal Care – Question Paper – Unit 1 – June 2022
BTEC Animal Care – Mark Scheme – Unit 1 – June 2022
January 2022
3 filesJanuary 2021
2 filesMarch 2020
3 filesJanuary 2020
3 filesJune 2019
6 filesBTEC Animal Care – Examiner Report – Unit 4 – June 2019
BTEC Animal Care – Mark Scheme – Unit 4 – June 2019
BTEC Animal Care – Question Paper – Unit 4 – June 2019
BTEC Animal Care – Examiner Report – Unit 1 – June 2019
BTEC Animal Care – Mark Scheme – Unit 1 – June 2019
BTEC Animal Care – Question Paper – Unit 1 – June 2019
March 2019
3 filesJanuary 2019
3 filesJune 2018
5 filesBTEC Animal Care – Examiner Report – Unit 4 – June 2018
BTEC Animal Care – Mark Scheme – Unit 4 – June 2018
BTEC Animal Care – Question Paper – Unit 1 – June 2018
BTEC Animal Care – Mark Scheme – Unit 1 – June 2018
BTEC Animal Care – Examiners Report – Unit 1 – June 2018
March 2018
2 filesJanuary 2018
3 filesJanuary 2017
3 filesJune 2017
3 filesAnimal Biology, Welfare, and Professional Care: BTEC Animal Care
Exam Paper Structure
Animal Biology
Animal Health and Welfare
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | Pearson BTEC Animal Care |
| Qualification | BTEC |
| Grading Scale | P / M / D / D* |
| Assessment Type | External exams + internal portfolio |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 external units |
| Exam Duration | Unit 1: 1.5 hours; Unit 4: varies |
| Total Marks | Varies |
| Calculator Status | Not required |
| Available Sessions | January and June series |
| Total Resources | 47 |
Key Topics in Animal Care
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Identify | Name a species, structure, or disease from given information |
| Describe | Give an account of a biological process or welfare assessment |
| Explain | Give biological or welfare-based reasons for an observation |
| Evaluate | Assess the adequacy of a care routine or housing system |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| D* | 84–100% |
| D | 69–83% |
| M | 54–68% |
| P | 40–53% |
⚠️ BTEC Animal Care unit boundaries vary by session.
Species Knowledge and Welfare Assessment for BTEC Animal Care
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