Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMCAN304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and maintain animal housing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMCAN304 - Prepare and maintain animal housing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine housing needs for particular animal species. It includes preparation, cleaning and routine tasks required to maintain the hygiene and appearance of an enclosure or exhibit.This unit applies to wildlife animal keepers or carers who are required to take responsibility for their own work with limited responsibility for other workers and volunteers.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare housing appropriate to a particular species
  • Identify behavioural and physical requirements of the species
  • Identify animal enclosures appropriate for specific species
  • Identify and assess enclosure furniture requirements for the species
  • Prepare animal housing for species-specific requirements
       
Element: Implement animal housing maintenance routines
  • Identify enclosure maintenance activities and determine if they are daily, weekly or longer term tasks
  • Identify and follow procedures relating to the wellbeing of animals during maintenance activities
  • Follow enclosure and exhibit security and safety procedures
  • Maintain aesthetic qualities and furniture of enclosures and exhibits
  • Report areas requiring horticultural or maintenance attention
  • Establish responsibility levels for horticultural or maintenance tasks and work schedule timelines in consultation with supervisor
       
Element: Maintain enclosure hygiene and appearance
  • Prepare, implement and review cleaning regime for a section
  • Clean enclosures, equipment and furniture with minimum disturbance to animals
  • Detect and report pests
  • Assist with environmentally safe and effective pest control
  • Maintain tools and equipment
  • Report and record enclosure and exhibit maintenance status
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify behavioural and physical requirements of the species 
Identify animal enclosures appropriate for specific species 
Identify and assess enclosure furniture requirements for the species 
Prepare animal housing for species-specific requirements 
Identify enclosure maintenance activities and determine if they are daily, weekly or longer term tasks 
Identify and follow procedures relating to the wellbeing of animals during maintenance activities 
Follow enclosure and exhibit security and safety procedures 
Maintain aesthetic qualities and furniture of enclosures and exhibits 
Report areas requiring horticultural or maintenance attention 
Establish responsibility levels for horticultural or maintenance tasks and work schedule timelines in consultation with supervisor 
Prepare, implement and review cleaning regime for a section 
Clean enclosures, equipment and furniture with minimum disturbance to animals 
Detect and report pests 
Assist with environmentally safe and effective pest control 
Maintain tools and equipment 
Report and record enclosure and exhibit maintenance status 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMCAN304 - Prepare and maintain animal housing
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Assessment Record Sheet

ACMCAN304 - Prepare and maintain animal housing

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