Assessment Requirements for ACMSPE302 Provide basic care of birds

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Assessment Requirements for ACMSPE302 Provide basic care of birds

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:

identified the specific characteristics and needs of birds

provided basic care for a minimum of two birds 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 birds

general health maintenance and preventative treatment procedures for birds

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

indicators of the physical condition and signs of good health in birds, determined by observations of:

activity level

assessment of body condition

excessive self-scratching or self-mutilation

feather plucking

posture and attitude

response to stimuli

appetite and dietary history

feathers and faecal matter (for any abnormalities)

enrichment needs, including:

extras to daily base diet

physical enrichment items

social enrichment

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

safe bird handling techniques and procedures, potential hazards and control measures, including use of personal protective equipment

methods used to safely approach and handle birds, including:

confining to small area before attempting to catch

encouraging bird to approach by offering a treat

enticing bird into a smaller enclosure

the principles of animal welfare

types of food and food supplements and their role in bird 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 birds from different species

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