Assessment Requirements for ACMCAS302 Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for ACMCAS302 Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care

Modification History

Release	Comments
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:

provided advice on companion animal selection and general care to at least five different clients

maintained high standards of hygiene and infection control

maintained accurate sales records

used safe and environmentally responsible organisational systems and procedures when working with and handling animals.

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:

animal common names

basic animal biology

common companion animal diseases and treatment strategies

communication procedures and systems, including sales techniques

disinfectants, cleaning agents, cleaning techniques and cleaning equipment and materials used in a companion animal workplace

general maintenance and cleaning of animal housing

nutritional requirements for a range of species and breeds, including the most commonly selected companion animals

principles of animal ethics and welfare as they apply to companion animals

relevant commonly held products and additional services provided

safe animal handling techniques

species compatibility

standards, guidelines and approaches to environmental sustainability relevant to the animal care industry

workplace hygiene standards.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

companion animals

nutritional and grooming products

cleaning and hygiene products

other products specific to the care of the specific companion animals

documentation relevant to the specific companion animals

relationships (internal and/or external):

real clients/customers or realistic scenarios or roleplays.

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