Unit of competency Outline

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Apply disability awareness to animal-assisted services

Apply disability awareness to animal-assisted services

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMAAS402
State Code
ODC30
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
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work in the animal-assisted services sector. It includes a broad knowledge of a range of disabilities and special needs, types of animal-assisted services to support those needs, and relevant legislative and industry requirements.This unit applies to individuals who provide information and advice about animal-assisted services. They work autonomously and apply specialist knowledge and skills to provide solutions for predictable and unpredictable problems.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. Investigate disabilities and special needs supported by animal-assisted services
  • 1.1 Research types of animal-assisted services available to support people with disabilities and special needs
  • 1.2 Identify the types of disabilities and special needs that can be supported with animal-assisted services
  • 1.3 Identify legal and compliance requirements for animal-assisted services
  • 1.4 Maintain currency of knowledge about legislative and accreditation or certification requirements for animals relevant to jurisdiction
2. Communicate effectively about animal-assisted services
  • 2.1 Follow organisational procedures and protocols regarding confidentiality, privacy and participant screening, consent and participation procedures
  • 2.2 Communicate with stakeholders in a respectful and inclusive manner appropriate to the relationship and purpose of interaction
  • 2.3 Facilitate person-centred options, identify and prioritise the needs of the person/s for activities or services and discuss with the participant and/or relevant stakeholder
  • 2.4 Identify specific problems, issues and challenges for the person/s and provide referrals to sources of specialist information or advice on animal-assisted services that are outside own scope of ability or responsibility
  • 2.5 Promote knowledge of animal-assisted services to broader community
3. Contribute to planning animal-assisted services
  • 3.1 Discuss animal-assisted service requirements with relevant team members or stakeholders
  • 3.2 Identify activities that the animal can undertake to meet requirements
  • 3.3 Suggest ways to incorporate animals in activities or services with participants and/or practitioners
  • 3.4 Ensure planned activities or services comply with organisational policies and procedures, including for health and safety in the workplace and animal welfare
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