This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide the appropriate management of impounded and surrendered animals.

This unit applies to individuals who are required to carry out daily procedures in an animal pound, including receiving and caring for animals as well as maintaining the pound and discharging animals.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Gather and document information on animals according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
Transfer information on animals to organisational management and recordkeeping system
Assess the temperament, health and condition of the animal
Contact owners where possible and make efforts to reunite animal with owner
Clean and disinfect pound facility according to organisational policies and procedures, including WHS procedures
Remove animals from housing temporarily whilst it is cleaned
Clean animals and return to housing
Clean, disinfect and maintain all walkways, floors, fixtures and structures according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
Implement isolation procedures where required
Dispose of waste using safe handling and disposal procedures according to legislative requirements
Maintain adequate levels of supplies
Check condition of animals regularly and report abnormalities immediately
Provide appropriate housing, food, water and veterinary care according to legislative requirements and/or veterinarian's instructions
Handle animals in a safe, humane and ethical manner
Maintain accurate records of care provision according to organisational policies and procedures
Assess the animal’s temperament pending discharge
Prepare and discharge animals according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
Prepare documentation for discharges and ensure legal requirements are met
Provide information about care of the animal to the new owner, and discharge animals
Prepare animals not discharged within a given period to be euthanased
Complete all required documentation according to organisational policies and procedures
Gather and document information on animals according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
Transfer information on animals to organisational management and recordkeeping system
Assess the temperament, health and condition of the animal
Contact owners where possible and make efforts to reunite animal with owner

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