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

ACMGAS205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist in health care of animals

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMGAS205 - Assist in health care of animals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to experienced staff in the capture, restraint and assessment of animals and the preparation, application and documentation of treatments.This unit applies to new entrants to the animal care and management industry. Animal care may occur in a wide variety of workplaces, including retail pet stores, kennels and catteries, shelters, veterinary practices, zoos, animal research facilities and others. In this context, 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.
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 task to be undertaken with supervisor, including identifying potential hazards, risks and welfare needs of the animal
  • Take steps to control risks and hazards as directed
  • Prepare equipment appropriate to the task
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
       
Element: Capture animal under supervision
  • Identify animals to be treated and confirm with supervisor
  • Observe and note animal behaviour prior to capture
  • Confirm methods to be used to capture animals with supervisor
  • Confirm role of self and others in capture process
  • Approach cage appropriately and capture animal using appropriate method
  • Assist to move animal to inspection or treatment area
       
Element: Assist in assessment of animals
  • Restrain animal appropriately
  • Determine external features and vital signs of animal health
  • Inspect animal’s general health and wellbeing, under supervision
  • Record observations of patient made by supervisor
       
Element: Assist in treatment of animals
  • Determine treatment protocols for common health maintenance issues
  • Prepare equipment and supplies according to instructions
  • Provide assistance in the application of treatments
  • Document treatment on animal file
  • Complete post-treatment routines
       

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 task to be undertaken with supervisor, including identifying potential hazards, risks and welfare needs of the animal 
Take steps to control risks and hazards as directed 
Prepare equipment appropriate to the task 
Select appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit 
Identify animals to be treated and confirm with supervisor 
Observe and note animal behaviour prior to capture 
Confirm methods to be used to capture animals with supervisor 
Confirm role of self and others in capture process 
Approach cage appropriately and capture animal using appropriate method 
Assist to move animal to inspection or treatment area 
Restrain animal appropriately 
Determine external features and vital signs of animal health 
Inspect animal’s general health and wellbeing, under supervision 
Record observations of patient made by supervisor 
Determine treatment protocols for common health maintenance issues 
Prepare equipment and supplies according to instructions 
Provide assistance in the application of treatments 
Document treatment on animal file 
Complete post-treatment routines 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMGAS205 - Assist in health care of animals
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Assessment Record Sheet

ACMGAS205 - Assist in health care of animals

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