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Carry out pound procedures

Carry out pound procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMACR406
State Code
BBE90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide the appropriate management of impounded and surrendered animals.This unit applies to individuals who are required to carry out daily procedures in an animal pound, including receiving and caring for animals as well as maintaining the pound and discharging animals.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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. Receive animals
  • 1.1 Gather and document information on animals according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
  • 1.2 Transfer information on animals to organisational management and recordkeeping system
  • 1.3 Assess the temperament, health and condition of the animal
  • 1.4 Contact owners where possible and make efforts to reunite animal with owner
2. Maintain pound hygiene
  • 2.1 Clean and disinfect pound facility according to organisational policies and procedures, including WHS procedures
  • 2.2 Remove animals from housing temporarily whilst it is cleaned
  • 2.3 Clean animals and return to housing
  • 2.4 Clean, disinfect and maintain all walkways, floors, fixtures and structures according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
  • 2.5 Implement isolation procedures where required
  • 2.6 Dispose of waste using safe handling and disposal procedures according to legislative requirements
  • 2.7 Maintain adequate levels of supplies
3. Provide appropriate care for animals
  • 3.1 Check condition of animals regularly and report abnormalities immediately
  • 3.2 Provide appropriate housing, food, water and veterinary care according to legislative requirements and/or veterinarian's instructions
  • 3.3 Handle animals in a safe, humane and ethical manner
  • 3.4 Maintain accurate records of care provision according to organisational policies and procedures
4. Discharge animals
  • 4.1 Assess the animal’s temperament pending discharge
  • 4.2 Prepare and discharge animals according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
  • 4.3 Prepare documentation for discharges and ensure legal requirements are met
  • 4.4 Provide information about care of the animal to the new owner, and discharge animals
  • 4.5 Prepare animals not discharged within a given period to be euthanased
  • 4.6 Complete all required documentation according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3833 ACMACR406A Carry out pound procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODC70 ACMARM406 Carry out animal holding facility procedures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN0 ACM40117 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation Qualification