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

ACMCAN402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage enclosures and exhibits

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMCAN402 - Manage enclosures and exhibits
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise animal care and housing operations, supervise staff, and implement plans for the commissioning of new or renovated enclosures or exhibits.This unit applies to senior or more experienced keepers with extensive zoo keeping or related experience who supervise others and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.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.
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: Supervise enclosure and exhibit staff
  • Identify personnel, material and equipment required to manage and maintain enclosures and exhibits
  • Arrange recruitment and induction of staff
  • Develop and coordinate rosters to balance job requirements, responsibility levels and skill development opportunities
  • Communicate and enforce safe work practices for all staff
  • Review work operations and improve operational efficiency
  • Identify staff skills and knowledge gaps and arrange training
       
Element: Supervise animal care and housing operations
  • Monitor enclosure and exhibit security according to WHS and animal welfare requirements and prepare recommendations for improvements
  • Assess and evaluate animal care strategies in consultation with animal handlers and other relevant staff members
  • Monitor enclosure and exhibit maintenance works
  • Implement environmentally safe pest control procedures as required
  • Initiate urgent maintenance works
  • Update animal housing maintenance records
       
Element: Implement plans for new or renovated enclosures and exhibits
  • Review current exhibit status in consultation with staff
  • Submit exhibit development and renovation proposals to management for consideration
  • Identify and assess factors that may impact on commissioning of new or renovated enclosures and exhibits
  • Develop, review and evaluate operating procedures for new or renovated exhibits in consultation with relevant departments and staff
  • Brief staff on revised operating procedures
  • Update facility master plan
       

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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 personnel, material and equipment required to manage and maintain enclosures and exhibits 
Arrange recruitment and induction of staff 
Develop and coordinate rosters to balance job requirements, responsibility levels and skill development opportunities 
Communicate and enforce safe work practices for all staff 
Review work operations and improve operational efficiency 
Identify staff skills and knowledge gaps and arrange training 
Monitor enclosure and exhibit security according to WHS and animal welfare requirements and prepare recommendations for improvements 
Assess and evaluate animal care strategies in consultation with animal handlers and other relevant staff members 
Monitor enclosure and exhibit maintenance works 
Implement environmentally safe pest control procedures as required 
Initiate urgent maintenance works 
Update animal housing maintenance records 
Review current exhibit status in consultation with staff 
Submit exhibit development and renovation proposals to management for consideration 
Identify and assess factors that may impact on commissioning of new or renovated enclosures and exhibits 
Develop, review and evaluate operating procedures for new or renovated exhibits in consultation with relevant departments and staff 
Brief staff on revised operating procedures 
Update facility master plan 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMCAN402 - Manage enclosures and exhibits
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Assessment Record Sheet

ACMCAN402 - Manage enclosures and exhibits

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