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

ACMGAS103 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist in the care of animals

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMGAS103 - Assist in the care of animals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to provide basic care of quiet, well-handled animals under supervision.It covers understanding potential hazards and associated risks when working with and around animals.This is an introductory unit for individuals with little or no experience working with animals in commercial or professional animal care settings, and who undertake defined routine activities under direct supervision.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: Prepare to work with animals
  • Confirm the activity to be undertaken with supervisor, including identifying potential WHS hazards and welfare needs of the animal
  • Take steps to control risks as directed
  • Confirm tools and equipment to be used with supervisor
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
  • Apply safe work practices according to workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Maintain a clean workplace
  • Clean animal housing, floors, benches and other flat areas according to WHS and organisational policies and procedures
  • Dispose of waste and soiled bedding according to workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Assist in feeding animals
  • Identify food stuffs, and categorise for specific animal dietary needs
  • Report food stuffs that are contaminated or of unsuitable quality
  • Prepare equipment used in food preparation and distribution
  • Provide assistance to experienced staff in the preparation and distribution of meals
  • Clean and store equipment and materials according to workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Report basic animal behaviour and health status
  • Identify characteristics of animal behaviour
  • Identify signs of healthy, sick or distressed animals
  • Report signs of out-of-character behaviour and poor health to supervisor
       

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
Confirm the activity to be undertaken with supervisor, including identifying potential WHS hazards and welfare needs of the animal 
Take steps to control risks as directed 
Confirm tools and equipment to be used with supervisor 
Select appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit 
Apply safe work practices according to workplace policies and procedures 
Clean animal housing, floors, benches and other flat areas according to WHS and organisational policies and procedures 
Dispose of waste and soiled bedding according to workplace policies and procedures 
Identify food stuffs, and categorise for specific animal dietary needs 
Report food stuffs that are contaminated or of unsuitable quality 
Prepare equipment used in food preparation and distribution 
Provide assistance to experienced staff in the preparation and distribution of meals 
Clean and store equipment and materials according to workplace policies and procedures 
Identify characteristics of animal behaviour 
Identify signs of healthy, sick or distressed animals 
Report signs of out-of-character behaviour and poor health to supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMGAS103 - Assist in the care of animals
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Assessment Record Sheet

ACMGAS103 - Assist in the care of animals

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