Recognise and identify animals in the workplaceĢ.1 Identify animals by groups, species and breed using scientific and common namesĢ.2 Describe animals using identifiable characteristics, standard colours, weight and heightĢ.3 Identify a range of animals commonly found in the workplace, according to industry standard or workplace identification proceduresĢ.4 Document a brief description of individual animals and their unique features or markingsģ. Contribute to a productive work environmentġ.1 Collect and interpret information on animal care industry work functions, and employment terms and conditionsġ.2 Perform personal work practices to contribute positively to quality, productivity and effective teamwork in the workplaceġ.3 Comply with industry and workplace-specific management structures and lines of reportingġ.4 Follow work schedules according to workplace policies and proceduresġ.5 Perform job-specific work practices and comply with workplace proceduresġ.6 Identify and follow workplace confidentiality policies and proceduresĢ. Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.ġ. General Animal Care (GEN) Elements and Performance CriteriaĮlements describe the essential outcomes. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Workplaces may include retail pet stores, boarding/day care facilities, animal shelters, animal welfare organisations, veterinary clinics, zoos and wildlife sanctuaries.Īll work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. They have some accountability for their own work and solve predictable problems. This unit applies to entry level workers in the animal care industry who undertake routine work under supervision. This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out animal care work, using ethical and humane practices and contributing to a productive work environment.
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 4.0.
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