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

ACMCAS401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage compliance in the companion animal industry

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMCAS401 - Manage compliance in the companion animal industry
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage compliance within the companion animal industry, including the provision of high-level advice to clients on companion animal management and housing needs, maintaining external relationships, and keeping records.This unit applies to individuals working in the companion animal industry sector including pet and aquarium shops, boarding kennels and catteries, companion animal training, grooming or breeding establishments and mobile animal facilities. These individuals analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex 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: Provide high-level advice on companion animals
  • Assess needs of client and animal needs
  • Provide advice on behaviour management for particular species and breeds
  • Provide advice on special dietary requirements, including food and water
       
Element: Manage animals in accordance with relevant codes of practice and legislative requirements
  • Provide appropriate housing and equipment to animals kept on the premises in accordance with the physical, behavioural and social requirements of each animal
  • Develop, document and promote policies and procedures for animal management, WHS, security and environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Develop appropriate nutritional strategies for the range of animals kept on the premises
  • Arrange monitoring and care of young, sick or injured animals
  • Implement effective waste management strategies
       
Element: Provide advice on legislative requirements
  • Provide advice on local council and companion animal legislative requirements
  • Provide advice on relocation options and disposal of dead animals according to legislative requirements
  • Provide advice on companion animal agencies
  • Provide advice on transportation and quarantine requirements
       
Element: Manage external relationships
  • Conduct consultations and maintain relationships with veterinarians
  • Maintain relationships with suppliers, relevant industry associations and other stakeholders
       
Element: Maintain records
  • Maintain records of medication and treatments provided to animals
  • Manage trading in animals that are subject to regulatory control
  • Report illness, disease or death in animals according to legislative requirements and industry standards
       

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
Assess needs of client and animal needs 
Provide advice on behaviour management for particular species and breeds 
Provide advice on special dietary requirements, including food and water 
Provide appropriate housing and equipment to animals kept on the premises in accordance with the physical, behavioural and social requirements of each animal 
Develop, document and promote policies and procedures for animal management, WHS, security and environmentally sustainable work practices 
Develop appropriate nutritional strategies for the range of animals kept on the premises 
Arrange monitoring and care of young, sick or injured animals 
Implement effective waste management strategies 
Provide advice on local council and companion animal legislative requirements 
Provide advice on relocation options and disposal of dead animals according to legislative requirements 
Provide advice on companion animal agencies 
Provide advice on transportation and quarantine requirements 
Conduct consultations and maintain relationships with veterinarians 
Maintain relationships with suppliers, relevant industry associations and other stakeholders 
Maintain records of medication and treatments provided to animals 
Manage trading in animals that are subject to regulatory control 
Report illness, disease or death in animals according to legislative requirements and industry standards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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