Unit of competency Outline

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Administer animal management and regulatory requirements

Administer animal management and regulatory requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMARM401
State Code
ODC18
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
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply relevant animal management legislative, regulatory and policy requirements applicable within a jurisdiction and workplace.This unit applies to authorised officers who access, interpret and enforce regulatory requirements according to workplace procedures. 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.Some animal control functions administered by state/territory and local governments require licensing or authorisation. Legislative requirements vary across jurisdictions and users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority for current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain and use industry information
  • 1.1 Access and maintain current information about the industry and workplace, and apply within daily activities
  • 1.2 Document roles, needs and expectations of key internal and external stakeholders
  • 1.3 Identify sources of assistance in undertaking own work role
  • 1.4 Follow workplace policies and procedures to carry out work tasks effectively
2. Review and implement relevant animal management legislative and regulatory requirements
  • 2.1 Identify legislation and regulations relevant to the organisation and workplace activities
  • 2.2 Identify and document key principles contained in legislation and regulations
  • 2.3 Confirm statutory powers provided under legislation and the boundaries of those powers
  • 2.4 Enforce legislation as required within day-to-day work activities
  • 2.5 Work within the boundaries and powers contained in animal management legislation and workplace requirements
3. Maintain records
  • 3.1 Access a workplace information management system
  • 3.2 Enter new or amend existing records accurately in a workplace management system
  • 3.3 Complete and store records according to workplace policies and procedures and legislative requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE76 ACMACR401 Comply with animal control and regulation requirements Unit of competency