Assessor Resource
ACMGAS103
Assist in the care of animals
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to provide basic care of quiet, well-handled animals under supervision.
It covers understanding potential hazards and associated risks when working with and around animals.
This is an introductory unit for individuals with little or no experience working with animals in commercial or professional animal care settings, and who undertake defined routine activities under direct supervision.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to 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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