Assessment Requirements for ACMSPE301 Provide basic care of amphibians

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Assessment Requirements for ACMSPE301 Provide basic care of amphibians

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:

identified the specific characteristics and needs of amphibians

provided basic care for a minimum of two amphibians of different species, including (for each):

demonstrating appropriate restraint and safe handling techniques

preparing and providing food

assisting with health care needs

maintaining feed and treatment records.

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:

anatomical structures and physiological features used to identify and classify amphibians

digestive system features of amphibians anatomical features, including:

anatomical features

physiological features

feeding patterns and natural dietary requirements for the species

potential digestive system malfunctions or problems

water need

general health maintenance and preventative treatment procedures for amphibians

housing, social and activity needs of amphibians and environmental impacts on health and wellbeing

indicators of the physical condition and signs of good health in amphibians

natural amphibian behaviour relating to the characteristics of the species, age, health status, behavioural and social needs and the signs of distress, illness and undesirable behaviours

enrichment needs, including:

food or food-related enrichment

physical enrichment items

social enrichment

potential hazards and risks to animals and staff during feeding and cleaning of housing, including zoonoses

principles of animal welfare

safe amphibian handling techniques and procedures, potential hazards and control measures

types of food and food supplements and their role in amphibian diets, including natural dietary requirements for specific species

types of information that is reported and recorded in animal care workplaces

state/territory legislation and codes of practice related to captured wildlife, biosecurity, WHS and animal welfare.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

a range of amphibians

equipment and resources typically available in an animal care facility

specifications:

access to organisational policies and procedures, current legislation and relevant codes of practice

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