Assessment Requirements for ACMGEN306 Provide advice on aquatic animal selection and general care

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Assessment Requirements for ACMGEN306 Provide advice on aquatic animal selection and general care

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 4.0.

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 about the selection and care of aquatic animal species to at least five different clients

provided care advice for three different aquatic animal species, including transportation, nutrition, housing, welfare and social requirements

completed at least three transactions of services, products or aquatic animals, and maintained accurate workplace records for each.

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:

aquatic species commonly held or relevant to sector, including common names, key features and behavioural characteristics

types of aquatic animals, including:

fish

aquatic invertebrates (including crustaceans and corals)

amphibians

turtles

relevant commonly held products and additional services provided

relevant legislation relating to the sale, transportation and ownership of aquatic animals

basic aquatic animal biology

general husbandry and care requirements of commonly selected aquatic animal species, including:

nutritional requirements

feeding techniques for a range of species

housing requirements and general maintenance and cleaning of aquaria

welfare, enrichment and social needs

safe and low stress aquatic animal handling techniques

health requirements, including preventative care

common diseases and treatment strategies

species compatibility

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

workplace communication procedures and systems, including sales techniques

workplace health and safety requirements, including hygiene standards and environmental sustainability relevant to the aquatic animal care

key requirements of Commonwealth and relevant state/territory legislation, licensing and codes of practice related to aquatic animal species, biosecurity, health and safety, and animal welfare.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

an aquatic animal retail or service workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

equipment and materials commonly used in the care of aquatic animals

relationships:

clients.

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.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103