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Contribute to animal care

Contribute to animal care

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK103
State Code
OFC32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify what animal care means in a workplace and how the individual's responsibilities contribute to animal care as a whole within a specific workplace or industry.The unit applies to individuals who contribute to animal care while working alongside a supervisor, exercising limited autonomy within established and well-known parameters. They identify and seek help with simple problems.The unit is designed for use in a Pathway qualification or skill set. It should not be used in a qualification that has a direct job outcome.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and confirm appropriate animal care approach
  • 1.1 Identify workplace approach to working with animals
  • 1.2 Identify individual responsibilities in contributing to animal care
  • 1.3 Identify workplace products, services, operations and customers
  • 1.4 Identify safe work practices relevant to work activity
  • 1.5 Identify appropriate capture and restraint requirements and equipment, where required
  • 1.6 Confirm with supervisor animal care strategy based on workplace requirements and individual responsibility, and apply to work activity
2. Contribute to animal care
  • 2.1 Organise food preparation equipment according to task needs and supervisor instructions
  • 2.2 Recognise common animal behaviours for the species and take appropriate action as directed
  • 2.3 Provide feed, water and care for animals according to animal welfare standards, workplace health and safety requirements and supervisor instructions
  • 2.4 Select and use tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions
  • 2.5 Count stock levels as directed
  • 2.6 Groom animals according to supervisor instructions
3. Communicate progress of animal care activities
  • 3.1 Respond to requests that affect work activity and animal care
  • 3.2 Seek supervisor assistance with issues relating to animal care when required
  • 3.3 Inform supervisor on progress of animal care activity
4. Reflect on animal care procedures
  • 4.1 Reflect on personal performance in relation to working with animals, and discuss possible improvements with supervisor
  • 4.2 Apply improvements to work practice as directed
  • 4.3 Identify possible improvements to animal care procedures, and discuss with supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT03 AHCCMN201 Contribute to animal care through work activities Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJB9 AHC10222 Certificate I in Agriculture Qualification