Unit of competency Outline

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Develop animal diets

Develop animal diets

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMCAN403
State Code
BBD46
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and communicate animal diets.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. Develop a feed regime
  • 1.1 Evaluate diets of animals
  • 1.2 Research natural and artificial diets and feeding regimes
  • 1.3 Formulate and modify diets and feeding regimes to assist in correct diet development
  • 1.4 Substitute natural feed with artificial or alternative feeds after consultation with supervisor
  • 1.5 Coordinate preparation and presentation of diets according to WHS and animal requirements
2. Monitor food
  • 2.1 Order food supplies
  • 2.2 Monitor food quality according to workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Maintain and store food and feeding records according to workplace policies and procedures
3. Communicate effectively with others about animal nutritional requirements
  • 3.1 Contribute to facility's nutritional policy
  • 3.2 Assist with nutrition training of keepers
  • 3.3 Coordinate nutritional projects and communication with internal and external personnel
  • 3.4 Prepare and present nutritional reports to management according to workplace policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3861 ACMCAN403A Develop animal diets Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODC64 ACMGEN401 Develop animal diets Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN9 ACM40217 Certificate IV in Captive Animals Qualification