Unit of competency Outline

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Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms

Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMCAS402
State Code
BBD95
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the housing and maintenance needs of specific species and breeds of birds.This unit applies to individuals working in companion animal industry organisations that include aviaries and bird rooms as part of their operations. These individuals analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex 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. Determine housing needs
  • 1.1 Identify housing requirements of particular species and breeds, and provide appropriate security and housing
  • 1.2 Determine husbandry practices of species, and provide appropriate resources
2. Maintain enclosures
  • 2.1 Develop maintenance plans for aviaries and bird rooms according to WHS requirements and environmental considerations
  • 2.2 Conduct maintenance activities according to maintenance plans and industry standards
  • 2.3 Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 2.4 Implement environmentally safe and effective measures, including hygiene standards and infection control procedures
  • 2.5 Document maintenance plans and activities
3. Identify and control pests and report notifiable diseases
  • 3.1 Identify pests and implement appropriate control procedures
  • 3.2 Maintain pest control and disease records
  • 3.3 Identify notifiable diseases and document and report in accordance with legislative requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3875 ACMCAS402A Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODC19 ACMGEN403 Manage and maintain avian housing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDM4 ACM40317 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services Qualification