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Conduct group training classes for animal owners or carers

Conduct group training classes for animal owners or carers

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMBEH406
State Code
ODD01
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
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, conduct and review training classes for animals and their owners or carers. Training is generally conducted in group sessions in suitable venues/environments.This unit applies to individuals who conduct group classes to assist and teach owners/carers with the training of desirable behaviours commonly required in domestic and community environments. These individuals analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a specific technical area. They develop and communicate solutions for a range of commonly encountered training and behaviour problems and goals.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. Develop group training program
  • 1.1 Research community and legislative requirements for conducting animal training classes
  • 1.2 Research normal behaviour and common training issues owners experience for relevant breed groups and species
  • 1.3 Determine appropriate training strategies for species based on current scientifically validated animal learning theory and methodology
  • 1.4 Develop a training program to meet the needs of the client group
  • 1.5 Prepare and sequence class training plans to achieve measurable goals
  • 1.6 Select suitable venue to conduct classes based on safety, group size, and availability
  • 1.7 Assess the health and safety risks and take appropriate actions
2. Promote and organise group training program
  • 2.1 Determine costings for classes and prepare information on prices to be charged
  • 2.2 Prepare promotional materials and distribute according to workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Take bookings for classes and respond to enquiries professionally
  • 2.4 Gather background information about animals, address behaviour suitability or training concerns, and finalise class arrangements
3. Conduct group training classes
  • 3.1 Set up venue and select and use appropriate training equipment according to training plans
  • 3.2 Conduct classes according to training plans, industry standards, and workplace health and safety and animal welfare and ethics requirements
  • 3.3 Provide clear instructions and respond to queries using appropriate terminology and tone for the group and individuals
  • 3.4 Monitor and manage behaviour and interactions between animals and people
  • 3.5 Provide individual assistance and feedback, and discuss progress with class participants
  • 3.6 Adjust training plans to address identified behaviour or training needs and set out-of-class follow-up activities
  • 3.7 Restore physical environment at conclusion of the classes, and collect, store, clean and sanitise training equipment according to workplace requirements
  • 3.8 Maintain class and client records according to workplace requirements
4. Provide follow-up advice to clients
  • 4.1 Advise clients on suitable training or enrichment activities for their animal
  • 4.2 Advise clients on longer-term management strategies suitable for their animal
  • 4.3 Advise on a range of relevant companion animal activities available in the area, including clubs, shows and sports
5. Review and update group training plans
  • 5.1 Gather feedback from class participants according to workplace requirements
  • 5.2 Review group feedback and incorporate personal observations to make modifications or improvements to the training plans
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD87 ACMCAS410 Conduct companion animal training classes Unit of competency