Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ACMINF303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ACMINF303 - Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle and house sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife safely and follow infection control guidelines to minimise the spread of diseases between wildlife, humans and the environment. The unit applies to individuals who work or volunteer for animal welfare agencies in a range of wildlife rescue, care and rehabilitation contexts where animals are housed and cared for on a temporary basis. They work under broad direction, take responsibility for their own work, solve problems and use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.State and territory legislation and local government by laws apply in some jurisdictions to the keeping of Australian native animals.No other occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify requirements for caring for sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife |
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Element: Maintain personal safety and hygiene when handling native wildlife |
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Element: Safely capture and handle native wildlife |
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Element: Assess condition and house captured wildlife |
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Element: Care for wildlife |
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Element: Maintain clean and hygienic wildlife captive environments |
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Element: Maintain records and report infection control and biosecurity activity |
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