Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 5:17 AM AWST
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Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies
Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies
Unit of competency
National Code
ACMCAN404
ACMCAN404
State Code
BBD81
BBD81
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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 of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies for animals, which incorporate short-term and long-term objectives and require the involvement and cooperation of a range of staff within the facility or institution.This unit applies to senior or more experienced keepers with extensive zoo keeping or related experience who supervise others and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse animal data profiles
- 1.1 Analyse and collate animal behaviour data
- 1.2 Create individual animal profiles and compare against known normal behaviour patterns in captivity and in the wild
2. Develop behavioural management strategies
- 2.1 Conduct research and consult others to determine appropriate strategies for particular animals
- 2.2 Develop strategies incorporating animal welfare and WHS considerations
- 2.3 Finalise strategies and seek approval
3. Monitor and review strategies
- 3.1 Disseminate strategies to relevant staff, and implement action plans
- 3.2 Review short-term and long-term objectives on a regular basis according to workplace policies and procedures
4. Communicate effectively with others on behavioural management strategies
- 4.1 Contribute to animal behavioural management policy
- 4.2 Assist with training for keepers in animal behaviour strategies and enrichment programs
- 4.3 Maintain coordination of projects and communication with internal and external personnel
- 4.4 Prepare and present reports to supervisor according to workplace policies and procedures
- 4.5 Update animal husbandry manuals according to workplace policies and procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3862 | ACMCAN404A | Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODC33 | ACMBEH401 | Develop, monitor and review behavioural husbandry strategies | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BET9 | ACM50119 | Diploma of Animal Technology | Qualification |
| BDM8 | ACM50117 | Diploma of Animal Technology | Qualification |
| BDN9 | ACM40217 | Certificate IV in Captive Animals | Qualification |