Unit of competency Outline

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Work collaboratively to manage complex animal behaviour

Work collaboratively to manage complex animal behaviour

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMBEH501
State Code
ODC91
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/07/2021
Field of Education
010915 - Zoology
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to understand, interpret and assess animal behaviour and work collaboratively with clients and professional stakeholders to develop conditioning, training and management programs to address animal behaviour issues. This unit applies to experienced individuals working as behaviour or training practitioners who provide advanced animal training and behaviour management services for individual stakeholders (personal clients) and professional stakeholders (behaviour veterinarians or other qualified professionals). They analyse, design and implement behaviour change programs requiring the application of current best practice animal learning theory, methodologies and concepts with particular attention to animal welfare.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research and maintain current information on animal behaviour and training
  • 1.1 Identify common behavioural issues, and context-specific, undesirable and maladaptive behaviours, in relevant species
  • 1.2 Recognise behavioural indicators of different emotional states in animals, and their potential consequences
  • 1.3 Research and analyse information on current ethical, scientifically validated approaches to training and behaviour management
  • 1.4 Evaluate consequences of different approaches and methodologies, and equipment used for training and behaviour management
2. Assess animal and individual client requirements
  • 2.1 Obtain a general profile of client and animal and specific information about the behaviours of concern, taking into consideration environmental set-up, antecedents, regularity, and history of consequences
  • 2.2 Obtain further history of the animal's behaviour and living situation as indicated by reported history
  • 2.3 Conduct an assessment of the animal, client and animal relationship and environment, considering the behavioural impact on other affected people and animals
  • 2.4 Analyse findings and determine personal competency to undertake work with client
  • 2.5 Discuss and confirm potential training and behaviour management approaches, methodology and techniques with client, if the case is within scope of personal competency
  • 2.6 Refer client to another animal professional if the case is beyond personal competency
3. Collaborate with behaviour veterinarian or other qualified professional to determine program requirements
  • 3.1 Accept referrals from behaviour veterinarian or another qualified professional
  • 3.2 Review background information and animal history, and desired goals
  • 3.3 Discuss behaviour management methodology, techniques and proposed program with behaviour veterinarian or qualified professional
  • 3.4 Establish arrangements for reporting progress and issues
4. Implement constructive management and training techniques
  • 4.1 Implement the agreed training and behaviour management program establishing measurable goals and outcomes for client and animal
  • 4.2 Provide clear instruction and support to client on animal management and training program
  • 4.3 Use humane techniques to reinforce behaviours and manage successive approximations for animal to achieve goals
  • 4.4 Provide constructive feedback to client and stakeholders on progress throughout program
  • 4.5 Educate client on reasonableness of expectations and agreed goals throughout program
  • 4.6 Discuss reasons for any required changes to the training and behaviour management program or to any equipment used in the program
5. Evaluate outcomes of training and behaviour management program
  • 5.1 Compare program outcomes with intended goals and measures
  • 5.2 Seek further advice from behaviour veterinarian or other qualified professional to address unresolved issues, if required
  • 5.3 Discuss concepts and strategies to maintain longer-term management and training goals
  • 5.4 Provide advice and instruction in ongoing training and behaviour management
  • 5.5 Maintain training and client records according to workplace requirements
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