Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the process of facilitating and monitoring reproduction needs in accordance with the institution's breeding plan. Animals in the reproduction program may be either naturally or artificially reared. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit is applicable to wildlife animal keepers or carers who are expected to perform tasks under supervision. In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all units of competency in the ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement for animals to be handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Facilitate reproduction |
1.1. Reproduction is facilitated in accordance with the institution's breeding plan . 1.2. Sexual behaviour , communication and signs in the male and female reproductive cycle are recognised and reported for the major animal groups . 1.3. Risks associated with potential aggressive animal behaviour are identified and monitored in accordance with occupational health and safety (OHS ) and animal welfare requirements. 1.4. Conditions and environmental cues conducive to breeding are provided in accordance with species-specific requirements. |
2. Monitor breeding animals during the period of reproduction |
2.1. A suitable environment for breeding animals is provided in accordance with species-specific requirements and OHS requirements. 2.2. Requirements of breeding animals are provided and monitored in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. 2.3. Relevant data is recorded so that successes can be replicated. 2.4. Changes to husbandry regimes are communicated to the team in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. |
3. Prepare and assist with birth or hatching |
3.1. Suitable media are provided to assist with the birth or hatching. 3.2. Appropriate monitoring is provided to ensure the safe birth or hatching of young animals. 3.3. Post-birth or post-hatching behavioural considerations are assessed and managed. 3.4. Breeding outcomes are assessed and updates are recommended for inclusion in the institution's breeding plan. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit. Assessors should ensure that candidates can:
The skills and knowledge required to monitor animal reproduction must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of this unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in a captive animal workplace. There must be access in this situation to breeding pairs and/or groups of animals for a range of species as well as the appropriate equipment and/or resources to enable one to demonstrate competence. |
Method of assessment |
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated, to industry defined standards, on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. The assessment strategy must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this unit are:
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds). |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Breeding plan may include: |
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Types of sexual behaviour that may be observed includes: |
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Communication and signs in the male and female reproductive cycle may include: |
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Major animal groups are: |
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OHS risks when working with animals may include: |
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Conditions suitable for breeding may include: |
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Environmental cues that may be required include: |
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Suitable environment may include: |
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Requirements may include: |
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Data may include: |
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Suitable media |
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Monitoring may include: |
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Behaviour considerations may include: |
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suitable media
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Captive animals |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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