Assessment Requirements for ACMCAS301 Work effectively in the companion animal industry

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Assessment Requirements for ACMCAS301 Work effectively in the companion animal industry

Modification History

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

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has worked effectively in the companion animal industry, over a period of one day, including:

organised, prioritised and completed work tasks in a timely manner

identified and handled animals in an ethical and humane manner

complied with relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including animal welfare and WHS

communicated effectively with supervisor and followed task instructions to complete daily work activities

built relationships and communicated effectively with clients

gathered, documented, maintained and recorded companion animal records using organisational recordkeeping systems.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

principles and practices for working effectively in the companion animal industry

communication procedures, systems and technology relevant to own work

animal ethics and welfare

safe animal handling techniques

organisational recordkeeping systems

safe work practices and WHS requirements, including:

applying appropriate manual handling techniques when packaging and handling loads, including animals and equipment

hazard identification and risk minimisation:

using infection control procedures to minimise risks

using machinery and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions

using personal protective equipment and clothing

legislative requirements for working with animals, including:

Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council codes of practice

relevant companion animal legislation

local council regulations

microchipping

animal welfare legislation

National Parks and Wildlife Service legislation.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

an environment that accurately reflects a real workplace setting

resources, equipment and materials:

a range of animals

equipment and resources appropriate to work with companion animals

specifications:

access to organisational policies and procedures

current WHS legislation and regulations and animal welfare legislation and regulations

relationships (internal and/or external):

interactions with supervisor.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

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