ACMCAN308 Release native animals to natural environment

Release: 1

ACMCAN308 Release native animals to natural environment

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and successfully release native wildlife into their natural environment.

This unit applies to wildlife animal keepers or carers who work in a captive animal facility, under the direction of a more experienced staff member.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to 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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Captive Animals (CAN)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element	Performance criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Investigate options for release of native animals	1.1 Research habitat of native animals for release, and identify and evaluate suitable release locations 1.2 Identify risks to released native animals and evaluate options to minimise risks 1.3 Develop release strategy and select and prepare site 1.4 Monitor release site in consultation with experienced personnel
2. Prepare for animal release	2.1 Assess animal’s readiness to be released 2.2 Evaluate and implement monitoring devices or tactics 2.3 Complete documentation
3. Release and monitor native animals	3.1 Determine release day according to animal needs 3.2 Transport animals safely and humanely and to the release site 3.3 Use release strategies according to animal’s requirements 3.4 Monitor released animals where possible to confirm a successful return to their natural environment 3.5 Update records

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria

Skill	Description
Numeracy	Estimate, calculate and record routine measurements
Get the work done	Prioritise daily tasks and use available resources

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
ACMCAN308 Release native animals to natural environment	ACMCAN308A Release native animals to natural environment	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103