Assessor Resource
ACMINF101
Take responsibility for the health and welfare of animals in own care
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for the health and welfare of companion animals under an individual's personal responsibility. It covers duty of care, personal safety and hygiene, and welfare and health care of companion animals. The unit focuses on dogs and cats. It may cover other companion animals relevant to the community or workplace environment.
The unit applies to individuals who handle and care for companion animals in a community or neighbourhood context including shared animals. They work in known contexts dealing with routine tasks.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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