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

ACMCAS307 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMCAS307 - Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide hydro-bathing services for companion animals, following industry recognised bathing procedures.The unit applies to individuals working in companion animal facilities where hydro-bathing services are provided at a fixed location, or in a mobile operation. These individuals work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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: Assess bathing requirements
  • Establish coat type and bathing needs with client
  • Assess animal’s coat length and condition, including condition of its ears, eyes and toenails in relation to its age and breed
  • Provide animal condition report to client and advice regarding maintenance regimes for the animal's coat or condition
       
Element: Prepare and bathe animal
  • Determine risks associated with bathing nominated animal and minimise risk according to WHS and animal welfare requirements
  • Prepare bathing facilities and equipment
  • Restrain animal for bathing and monitor for signs of distress
  • Brush animal prior to, during, or after bathing to remove dead skin, knots and loose hair
  • Select appropriate water temperature, shampoos and supplementary treatments, including external parasite treatment when required, according to the animals coat type and skin condition
  • Bathe, rinse and dry animal according to industry recognised bathing and drying techniques
       
Element: Complete bathing procedures
  • Restrain animal safely and manage until owner's arrival
  • Clean and disinfect hydro-bath and associated equipment according to workplace policies and procedures
  • Dispose of waste according to legislative requirements
  • Check consumables and other equipment and return to storage, audit supplies and document
  • Document bathing services provided for invoicing
  • Return animal to owner, review bathing services and discuss any follow-up requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Establish coat type and bathing needs with client 
Assess animal’s coat length and condition, including condition of its ears, eyes and toenails in relation to its age and breed 
Provide animal condition report to client and advice regarding maintenance regimes for the animal's coat or condition 
Determine risks associated with bathing nominated animal and minimise risk according to WHS and animal welfare requirements 
Prepare bathing facilities and equipment 
Restrain animal for bathing and monitor for signs of distress 
Brush animal prior to, during, or after bathing to remove dead skin, knots and loose hair 
Select appropriate water temperature, shampoos and supplementary treatments, including external parasite treatment when required, according to the animals coat type and skin condition 
Bathe, rinse and dry animal according to industry recognised bathing and drying techniques 
Restrain animal safely and manage until owner's arrival 
Clean and disinfect hydro-bath and associated equipment according to workplace policies and procedures 
Dispose of waste according to legislative requirements 
Check consumables and other equipment and return to storage, audit supplies and document 
Document bathing services provided for invoicing 
Return animal to owner, review bathing services and discuss any follow-up requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMCAS307 - Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services
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