Unit of competency Outline

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Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces

Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMGEN304
State Code
ODC50
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
080305 - Personal Management Training
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage personal wellbeing and psychological health and safety in workplaces involving animals. It includes identifying the hazards and challenges of the work, developing a proactive self-care action plan and contributing to positive support strategies.The unit applies to individuals who work with animals in a range of environments and facilities, performing individual and team activities. They work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.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. Identify psychological hazards and challenges working in an animal care environment
  • 1.1 Identify psychological health and safety hazards relevant to workplaces involving animals
  • 1.2 Recognise general signs in people that indicate psychological health and safety concerns
  • 1.3 Recognise sources of work-related stress and personal responses to challenges in own sector or workplace
  • 1.4 Identify the potential impact of psychological health and safety issues on individuals, teams and the workplace
2. Develop an action or self-care plan to manage wellbeing
  • 2.1 Explore strategies for promoting positive psychological health and wellbeing used at management, team or individual level at the workplace
  • 2.2 Identify and select strategies to promote psychological health and wellbeing
  • 2.3 Develop a holistic action or self-care plan to address stressors and promote psychological health and wellbeing
  • 2.4 Identify available internal workplace and community or industry supports and resources
3. Support positive communication and relationships with others
  • 3.1 Contribute to positive interactions and communications in the work environment
  • 3.2 Recognise and respond to the emotional state of colleagues or clients in a supportive manner
  • 3.3 Seek assistance to support self or others using available internal and external options and resources
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