Unit of competency Outline

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Identify and respond to animal behaviour

Identify and respond to animal behaviour

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMACR403
State Code
BBE84
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
010915 - Zoology
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and interpret animal body language and behaviour in an animal control and regulation environment.This unit applies to individuals who are required to identify animals and respond appropriately to their behaviour, as part of an animal control and regulation role.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise and identify animal
  • 1.1 Identify animal by characteristics, breed, type and group
  • 1.2 Document a brief description, including unique features of the animal
  • 1.3 Seek assistance from supervisors or peers according to workplace protocols
2. Identify animal behaviour
  • 2.1 Observe animal and interpret its body language and other behavioural signs
  • 2.2 Identify and document temperament, traits, health and wellbeing of animal
  • 2.3 Assess physical and social environment of animal
  • 2.4 Determine behaviour of animal, identifying indicators of normal and abnormal behaviour
3. Assess and respond to animal behaviour
  • 3.1 Assess biosecurity, infection control and hygiene risks and hazards to the public, self, bystanders and target animals
  • 3.2 Discuss constructive solutions to animal behaviour with owners when appropriate
  • 3.3 Provide owners with referral to specialists according to workplace protocols
  • 3.4 Action statutory response to animal behaviour according to workplace protocols
  • 3.5 Accurately enter new or amend existing records of the response in an organisational management system
  • 3.6 Follow organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3830 ACMACR403A Identify and respond to animal behaviour Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODC72 ACMARM403 Identify and respond to animal behaviour in animal management and regulation environment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN0 ACM40117 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation Qualification