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Manage and maintain avian housing

Manage and maintain avian housing

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMGEN403
State Code
ODC19
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
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 animal industry sectors that include aviaries and bird rooms as part of their operations or facility. They analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a specific technical area. They develop and communicate solutions for a range of commonly encountered 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 Implement environmental enrichment appropriate to the species or breed
  • 1.3 Determine husbandry practices of species, and provide appropriate resources
2. Maintain enclosures
  • 2.1 Develop maintenance plans for avian housing according to workplace and seasonal or cyclical requirements
  • 2.2 Select and correctly use appropriate tools, equipment, materials, and personal protective equipment
  • 2.3 Conduct maintenance activities according to maintenance plans and workplace procedures, and safety, hygiene, infection control and environmental requirements
  • 2.4 Record maintenance activities and update plans according to workplace procedures
3. Identify and control pests and report notifiable diseases
  • 3.1 Identify parasites and diseases, implement appropriate treatment procedures, and maintain records
  • 3.2 Identify pests and maintain records of pest control
  • 3.3 Identify notifiable diseases, and document and report in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD95 ACMCAS402 Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms Unit of competency