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

ACMCAS302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMCAS302 - Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide advice to clients on the appropriate selection of companion animals, and on their housing, nutritional and other general care requirements.This unit applies to individuals who work in pet shops, boarding kennels and catteries, companion animal training, grooming or breeding establishments, mobile animal facilities and veterinary practices. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Provide information and advice on companion animal selection
  • Use interpersonal skills effectively to engage clients and identify their requirements
  • Provide information on the characteristics of different breeds and species of animals
  • Provide advice on the suitability of the selected animal to meet client’s requirements
       
Element: Advise on housing and environmental requirements
  • Discuss appropriate housing and shelter requirements for the selected animal
  • Explain set-up and maintenance of housing, and demonstrate if required
  • Provide advice on the introduction of animals to a new environment
       
Element: Advise on health and nutritional requirements
  • Discuss the animal’s health requirements with the client
  • Provide information on preventative health measures for the selected animal
  • Explain the dietary requirements for the selected animal
  • Explain the grooming requirements for the selected animal
       
Element: Advise on additional products and services
  • Display and demonstrate products as required by client
  • Discuss and demonstrate additional equipment and related services as required
  • Arrange transportation of animal or provide instructions to client
       
Element: Complete transactions
  • Complete sales of animals and products according to workplace policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with legislative requirements for the sale or transportation of the selected animal
  • Maintain records and follow up with client according to workplace policies and procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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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
Use interpersonal skills effectively to engage clients and identify their requirements 
Provide information on the characteristics of different breeds and species of animals 
Provide advice on the suitability of the selected animal to meet client’s requirements 
Discuss appropriate housing and shelter requirements for the selected animal 
Explain set-up and maintenance of housing, and demonstrate if required 
Provide advice on the introduction of animals to a new environment 
Discuss the animal’s health requirements with the client 
Provide information on preventative health measures for the selected animal 
Explain the dietary requirements for the selected animal 
Explain the grooming requirements for the selected animal 
Display and demonstrate products as required by client 
Discuss and demonstrate additional equipment and related services as required 
Arrange transportation of animal or provide instructions to client 
Complete sales of animals and products according to workplace policies and procedures 
Ensure compliance with legislative requirements for the sale or transportation of the selected animal 
Maintain records and follow up with client according to workplace policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMCAS302 - Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
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Assessment Record Sheet

ACMCAS302 - Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care

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