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

ACMGAS301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMGAS301 - Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow animal health management practices to monitor animal health via daily observations of behaviour and condition.This unit is applicable to those working in animal care industry sectors where it may be necessary to care for a range of animal species and to monitor the wellbeing of healthy, ill or injured animals by observing and measuring indicators of ideal and poor development or response to treatments. These animals may be being kept long-term in the workplace or being raised or prepared for sale, rehousing or release to their native habitat.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad supervision and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable problems.Regulatory requirements apply to this unit but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
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: Follow animal health management practices
  • Maintain personal health and hygiene standards
  • Identify animal diseases and their impact on animals and humans
  • Identify broad categories of parasitic infestations
  • Prepare and maintain quarantine areas in accordance with quarantine protocols
  • Identify and isolate animals requiring quarantine
  • Maintain quarantine records
  • Use and maintain personal protective equipment
       
Element: Monitor and maintain the physical wellbeing of animals
  • Identify and examine different types of animals' anatomy and physiology to determine physical appearance and particular body structures, and record observations
  • Monitor and test indicators of animal health regularly, and follow quarantine requirements involving movement of animals within or between facilities
  • Assess the physical environment of animals for evidence of problems that may affect the physical wellbeing and welfare of animals
  • Maintain records of animal activity monitoring, and health information
       
Element: Identify and report signs of ill health or injury in animals
  • Recognise signs of illness or injury and report to supervisor
  • Recognise abnormal animal behaviour and conditions and report to supervisor
  • Collect samples and record as directed
  • Separate sick or injured animals from other animals, as required, and care for as advised by supervisor or veterinarian
  • Handle animals that are ill or injured appropriately
       
Element: Administer and record animal treatments
  • Administer authorised animal treatments under supervision, and record dosages
  • Monitor, administer and record routine preventative health treatments regularly
  • Store treatments appropriately according to workplace procedures
  • Complete records relating to the nature of treatment, and animal health status before and after treatment
       

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
Maintain personal health and hygiene standards 
Identify animal diseases and their impact on animals and humans 
Identify broad categories of parasitic infestations 
Prepare and maintain quarantine areas in accordance with quarantine protocols 
Identify and isolate animals requiring quarantine 
Maintain quarantine records 
Use and maintain personal protective equipment 
Identify and examine different types of animals' anatomy and physiology to determine physical appearance and particular body structures, and record observations 
Monitor and test indicators of animal health regularly, and follow quarantine requirements involving movement of animals within or between facilities 
Assess the physical environment of animals for evidence of problems that may affect the physical wellbeing and welfare of animals 
Maintain records of animal activity monitoring, and health information 
Recognise signs of illness or injury and report to supervisor 
Recognise abnormal animal behaviour and conditions and report to supervisor 
Collect samples and record as directed 
Separate sick or injured animals from other animals, as required, and care for as advised by supervisor or veterinarian 
Handle animals that are ill or injured appropriately 
Administer authorised animal treatments under supervision, and record dosages 
Monitor, administer and record routine preventative health treatments regularly 
Store treatments appropriately according to workplace procedures 
Complete records relating to the nature of treatment, and animal health status before and after treatment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMGAS301 - Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
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