LLND Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

PART A- Reading and Writing

Read the following short workplace text and use as guidance for Part A questions.

All staff must complete the daily equipment checklist before starting their shift. Any damaged items such as frayed electrical cords, cracked containers, or faulty switches, must be reported immediately to the supervisor. Staff should record the date, time, and item number on the maintenance log. Equipment that is unsafe must be removed from use until repaired or replaced.

Identify three separate requirements described in the text. Explain why each requirement is important for workplace safety or accuracy.

PART A- Reading and Writing

Read the following short workplace text and use as guidance for Part A questions.

All staff must complete the daily equipment checklist before starting their shift. Any damaged items such as frayed electrical cords, cracked containers, or faulty switches, must be reported immediately to the supervisor. Staff should record the date, time, and item number on the maintenance log. Equipment that is unsafe must be removed from use until repaired or replaced.

Identify two features in the text that help identify the text is a procedural workplace instruction. Refer to features such as:

* sequencing of steps,
* imperative verbs (e.g., complete, report, record),
* clear workplace purpose.

 

Write a short workplace note (80–120 words) informing your supervisor that you found a damaged piece of equipment during your shift. Your note must include:

* the item name or number,
* the type of damage,
* the time you discovered it,
* the action you took.

Your writing should be clear, logically sequenced, and use appropriate workplace vocabulary.

Edit the following workplace note to improve clarity, accuracy, organisation, and professional tone:

“I saw something wrong with one of the items. It looked broken and I didn’t think it was safe. I told someone about it. It happened earlier today.”

Use the example workplace text to help with information that should be recorded.

(All staff must complete the daily equipment checklist before starting their shift. Any damaged items such as frayed electrical cords, cracked containers, or faulty switches, must be reported immediately to the supervisor. Staff should record the date, time, and item number on the maintenance log. Equipment that is unsafe must be removed from use until repaired or replaced).

Your edited version must:

* replace vague language with precise details,
* improve sentence structure,
* use appropriate workplace terminology,
* maintain a clear, professional tone.

PART B- Reading and Writing

Read the following text and use as guidance for Part B questions.

“Animal shelters must conduct a behavioural and environmental safety check for all dogs housed in shared enclosures. The check must include assessment of stress indicators, compatibility with other dogs, access to clean water, and enclosure hygiene. Any dog displaying escalating aggression, withdrawal, or repetitive pacing must be moved to an individual pen and monitored closely. Staff must document all findings in the shelter’s digital record system before the end of their shift. Failure to complete documentation may result in incomplete behavioural histories, affecting adoption suitability assessments.”

Using evidence from the text, explain how behavioural observations, enclosure conditions, and documentation requirements work together to support safe and ethical animal management. Your response must:

*integrate information from multiple parts of the text,
* identify implicit risks,
* explain the purpose of these requirements in an animal‑care context.

 

PART B- Reading and Writing

Read the following text and use as guidance for Part B questions.

“Animal shelters must conduct a behavioural and environmental safety check for all dogs housed in shared enclosures. The check must include assessment of stress indicators, compatibility with other dogs, access to clean water, and enclosure hygiene. Any dog displaying escalating aggression, withdrawal, or repetitive pacing must be moved to an individual pen and monitored closely. Staff must document all findings in the shelter’s digital record system before the end of their shift. Failure to complete documentation may result in incomplete behavioural histories, affecting adoption suitability assessments.”

Explain how the structure and language features of this text support its purpose as a workplace instruction. Refer to:

* specialised vocabulary (e.g., stress indicators, compatibility, digital record system),
* formal workplace register,
* sequencing and conditional statements,
* embedded behavioural criteria.

 

Write a formal behavioural‑observation report (120–160 words) for a dog housed in a shared enclosure. Your report must include:

* the dog’s identification details,
* behavioural observations (stress indicators, aggression, withdrawal, pacing),
* enclosure conditions (water access, hygiene, compatibility),
* any action taken (moved to individual pen, documented in digital system).

Your writing must demonstrate:
* clear organisation and sequencing,
* appropriate technical vocabulary,
* a professional workplace tone.

Edit the following note to improve precision, cohesion, technical accuracy, and professional tone:

“The dog didn’t seem okay today. It was pacing a lot and didn’t want to be near the other dogs. I think it should be moved. I’ll write it up later.”

Use the example text to help with information that should be recorded.
(Animal shelters must conduct a behavioural and environmental safety check for all dogs housed in shared enclosures. The check must include assessment of stress indicators, compatibility with other dogs, access to clean water, and enclosure hygiene. Any dog displaying escalating aggression, withdrawal, or repetitive pacing must be moved to an individual pen and monitored closely. Staff must document all findings in the shelter’s digital record system before the end of their shift. Failure to complete documentation may result in incomplete behavioural histories, affecting adoption suitability assessments).

Your edited version must:

* replace vague language with specific detail, 
* improve sentence structure,
* use industry terminology,
* maintain a professional tone.

A rabbit needs 120 g of pellets per day. The shelter has 5 rabbits. How many grams of pellets are needed in total per day?

A guinea pig weighs 800 g. It loses 10% of its body weight. How many grams did it lose?

A dog’s water bowl holds 2 litres. Staff refill it three times during the day. How many litres of water did the dog receive?

A cat weighed 4.2 kg last week and 3.9 kg this week. What is the percentage decrease in weight?

Below is a dog’s weekly weight chart:

Day	Weight (kg)
Monday	22.0
Wednesday	21.6
Friday	21.4

How much did the dog lose between Monday & Friday?

A medication must be mixed at a ratio of 1 mL medication : 4 mL water. You need 20 mL of total solution. How much medication and how much water are required?

A dog’s food intake must be increased by 12% because it is underweight. It currently receives 350 g of food per day. What is the new daily amount?

A shelter tracks hydration levels using the following scale:

Hydration Score	Description
1	Well hydrated
2	Mild dehydration
3	Moderate dehydration
4	Severe dehydration

A dog’s hydration scores over four days are: 2, 3, 3, 2. What is the average hydration score?
What does this indicate?

A reptile enclosure must maintain humidity between 60% and 75%. The current humidity is 48%. A humidifier increases humidity by 9% per hour.

How many hours are needed to reach at least 60% humidity?

List two digital devices commonly used in an animal care workplace and describe one purpose for each.

You are asked to watch a short training video on “Safe Dog Handling.” Number the steps below in the order you would take to open the video on a smartphone.

	Press play
	Tap the video link
	Open browser or app
	Unlock phone

You need to log into the colleges online learning system. Explain two ways you can keep your login details safe.

You have been asked to upload a photo of a cat’s injury to the patient’s file. Describe at least three steps that would be involved in taking the photo and uploading it.

You notice a dog showing signs of stress (pacing, whining).

Write a short message (20–50 words) to your supervisor describing the issue. Identify two digital applications/tools that you could use to communicate the message to the supervisor.

You need to compare two digital records of a rabbit’s weight:

• Week 1: 1.8 kg
• Week 2: 1.6 kg

Explain how you would use a digital tool (calculator, spreadsheet, or app) to determine the weight change and record it accurately.