Assessment Requirements for ACMGAS201 Work in the animal care industry

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Assessment Requirements for ACMGAS201 Work in the animal care industry

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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 and safely in the animal care industry, including:

carried out routine animal care work routines with three different animals, showing consideration to animal care needs in an ethical and humane manner

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

communicated effectively with supervisor and other staff using industry-appropriate terminology

followed task instructions to complete work activities.

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:

services available in different animal care sectors, including:

animal technology, including biomedical research

animal control and regulation

captive animals

companion animal services

veterinary practices

relationships between sectors and other industries

industry work conditions

legislation that affects the industry, including:

WHS

industrial relations and employment terms and conditions

career opportunities within the industry

appropriate industry work ethics

industry quality assurance standards

policies and procedures, including:

animal welfare

environmental sustainability practices

infection control plans

standard operating procedures

risks of working with animals, including:

animal bites, envenomation, kicks, scratches and crush injuries

biological hazardous waste and sharps disposal

handling of chemicals and medicines

gas leakage

inhalation of aerosol particles

intraocular contamination

manual handling, including carrying, lifting and shifting

needle pricks and cuts from other sharps

release of infective agents (animal and human)

slippery or uneven work surfaces

zoonoses

general job responsibilities in a range of animal care sectors

identifiable animal characteristics, including:

age, sex and size

coat or skin colours and texture

eye colour

markings, patterns and permanent scars

toe nail colour

microchip, ear tags, tattoos and markings and leg bands

movement and behaviour of animals

animal temperaments and behaviours and how they relate to associated risks and hazards

animal welfare requirements applicable to work role

common diseases, ailments, injuries and other impacts on animal health and wellbeing

the housing, exercise, social and activity needs of a range of animals

the industry expectations of conduct presentation, and work performance

the types of disinfectants, cleaning agents, cleaning techniques and cleaning equipment and materials used in an animal care workplace.

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 undertaken in an animal care environment

specifications:

access to organisational policies and procedures

current WHS and animal welfare legislation and regulations

relationships (internal and/or external):

interactions with supervisor

interactions with team members.

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