Unit of competency Outline

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Assist in the care of animals

Assist in the care of animals

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMGEN103
State Code
ODC58
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to provide basic care of calm animals. It covers awareness of potential hazards and associated risks when working with and around animals.This unit applies to individuals who undertake entry level work or involvement in community volunteering in the animal care industry. They undertake defined routine activities under direct supervision with limited 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. Prepare to work with animals
  • 1.1 Confirm the animal for the selected activities with supervisor
  • 1.2 Confirm the activity to be undertaken with supervisor
  • 1.3 Confirm and clarify with supervisor the potential health and safety hazards and risks, and welfare needs of the animal
  • 1.4 Prepare tools and equipment appropriate to the task and animal
  • 1.5 Select, correctly fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment
2. Maintain a clean workplace
  • 2.1 Clean animal housing, floors, benches and other flat areas according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Dispose of waste and soiled bedding according to workplace procedures
3. Assist in feeding animals
  • 3.1 Identify animal food products and their storage locations within the workplace
  • 3.2 Identify and report to supervisor animal food products that do not meet quality requirements
  • 3.3 Prepare equipment used in food preparation and distribution
  • 3.4 Provide assistance to team members in the preparation and distribution of meals
  • 3.5 Clean and store equipment and materials according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Report basic animal behaviour and health status according to instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE95 ACMGAS103 Assist in the care of animals Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGR2 ACM10121 Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways Qualification