It should be noted that depending on the English literacy/numeracy level of the participants nominal elivery hours hours could vary greatly
Participants will have the opportunity, if applicable, to undertake literacy extension Units directly related to this Unit of Competence
Explanations and perspectives given by participants are grounded in:
unique cultural knowledge and values and are cognisant of the cultural diverse background of participants

Critical Aspects of Evidence
Assessment requires evidence of the following products to be collected:
Documentation to be collected includes
Drawings of different type of germs accompanied by a description of the diseases they cause.
A survey, using either pictures/drawing/writing, that identifies areas that can be breeding grounds for germs accompanied by a descritpion of the ways to minimise the risk of breeding and transmission of these germs
Short answer questions - written/oral.
Resource Folder -
containing pictures identifying the three most common parasites in the
community,
stating how the three most common community parasites spread
a developed a plan for treatment/eradication of the parasites
a collection of recipes for home-made cleaning products and file in section named 'HomeMaker Skills'
Homemade soap packaged to give as a gift
Production of one home-made cleaning product.
Poisons hot-line number display cards to be used for display in the local community
Group work: A large chart ready to be laminated for display on a wall or mural on a wall in the community on dog care and the types of problems that can occur in unhealthy
dogs.

Assessment requires evidence of the following processes to be provided
Observation of activities:
examination of germs that have been grown under a microscope
methods used to survey the community
demonstration of the skill of teaching a child/children how to keep themselves clean accompaned by an explanation of why this is important
application of pet care skills
demonstration of the use of cleaning products and methods
demonstration of safe storage of cleaning products.

Interdependant Assessment of Units
There are no prerequisite Units of Competence for this Unit.

Required skills and knowledge
cultural group values and world view concerning the concept of health
local community socio-cultural environment
local community physical environment
local communication protocols and practices
local commuity health issues associated with home environemnt
local commuity health issues associated with dogs
skills in personal and domestic hygiene
identification of poisonous substances
safe storage and management of poisonous subtances
dogculling schedule
Poisons Act
dog immunisation schedules
treatment for parasitic infestion in dogs
Occupational Health and Safety regulations:
storage of poisonous substances
handling of poisonous substances
First aid management of poisoning

Resource Implications
Environmental Health Worker to demonstrate dog care practices.
soap,
shampoo
tooth brush and toothpaste
dental floss
hair ties.
ingredients for soap making.
mops
brooms
cleaning clothes
cleaning agents
household items such as:
bicarbonate of soda
vinegar
appropriate washing area for dog health care
appropriate treatments for parasitic infestations of dogs
Poisons Act and Regulations

Learning guides (print-base/audio) to cover the literacy level of all participants
Videos:
"Gone to the Dogs":Northern Territory
Keeping Safe in Communities: preventing cuts (A video dealing with work safety practices focussing on the need for adequate footwear and efficient rubbish disposal.)
Preventing home poisoningis ( A video dealing with practical ways of Storing dangerous substances and medicines) Health Promotions Service Branch - Perth; Health Department of W.A
Pamphlet: You, your dog and the Law printed by the Shire of Wyndham
East Kimberley. P.O.Box 614 Kununurra, W.A 6743 (phone no. 091 681 677)
Participants must have access to instruction on avoiding risks and all safety equipment in the way of gioves. safety footwear, protective clothing etc. before commencing any skills that can harm the health of the participants.

Assessment Context
This Unit is to be assessed in a classroom and Aboriginal community environment. Assessment should be flexible, use an integratred approach and require minimal English numeracy/literacy skills
Practical demonstration of skills should accompanied by short questions

Consistency of performance
Competency in this Units needs to be assessed on multiple occasions involving a series of direct, indirect and supplmentary forms of evidence

Key Competency Levels

NB: These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.

* Collect analyse and organise information (Level ?)
* Communicate ideas and information (Level ?)
* Plan and organise activities (Level ?)
* Work with others and in teams (Level ?)
* Use mathematical ideas and techniques (Level ?)
* Solve problems (Level ?)
* Use technology (Level ?)

Three levels of performance denote level of competency required at perform a task.

1. Perform 2. Administer 3. Design

Performance Level 1 describes the competency needed to undertake activities efficiently and with sufficient self-management to meet the explicit requirements of the activity and to make judgements about the quality of outcome against established criteria.

Performance Level 2 describes the competency needed to manage activities requiring the selection, application and integration of a number of elements and to select from established criteria to judge quality of process and outcome.

Performance Level 3 describes the competency needed to evaluate and reshape processes, to establish and use principles in order to determine appropriate ways of approaching activities, and to establish criteria for judging quality of process and outcome.