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ACMSPE302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide basic care of birds

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMSPE302 - Provide basic care of birds
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify birds and their behavioural and physical needs and provide daily care requirements.The unit applies to individuals working in the animal care industry where it may be necessary to care for commonly kept avicultural birds. This may include animal shelters or rehabilitation organisations, pet shops, breeding establishments, zoos or similar workplaces. In some cases, birds may have been rescued from the wild, and successful rehabilitation is required to restore bird health and wellbeing before releasing back to their natural environment.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 must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.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: Identify commonly kept birds
  • Define profile of birds commonly held in facility, including habitat, nutrition, health and behavioural characteristics
  • Identify external features using industry terminology
  • Classify birds using industry terminology
  • Define, interpret and document colours, markings and other identifying features
       
Element: Identify and evaluate behavioural and housing needs
  • Identify indicators of bird comfort and normal behaviour
  • Recognise signs of distress and report to supervisor
  • Identify industry standards and guidelines for housing design, environmental factors and appropriate stocking densities
  • Evaluate current bird housing and nesting requirements to ensure animal welfare needs are met
  • Identify and implement behavioural enrichment activities for specific bird species
       
Element: Approach and handle birds
  • Identify WHS hazards associated with handling and restraining birds, and implement treatments to minimise risks
  • Select and use personal protective equipment to catch, handle and restrain birds
  • Approach and catch birds safely
  • Restrain birds using approved animal welfare management procedures
       
Element: Assist with health care needs
  • Identify signs of good health in birds
  • Report signs of disease or other conditions to supervisor
  • Identify general health maintenance and preventative treatment procedures and implement in line with level of job responsibility
  • Implement health enrichment activities as directed by supervisor
       
Element: Feed and water birds
  • Identify digestive system features, and relate to bird-specific feeding routines and diets
  • Identify preferred food sources and assess samples for quality and suitability
  • Identify potential feeding hazards and implement risk control options
  • Prepare food in accordance with dietary needs
  • Distribute food and water according to schedule/feeding plan or animal requirements
       
Element: Maintain records
  • Complete feed and treatment records noting food consumption, health and care activities
  • Report abnormalities to supervisor
  • Complete documentation relevant to licences and transport, where required
       

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
Define profile of birds commonly held in facility, including habitat, nutrition, health and behavioural characteristics 
Identify external features using industry terminology 
Classify birds using industry terminology 
Define, interpret and document colours, markings and other identifying features 
Identify indicators of bird comfort and normal behaviour 
Recognise signs of distress and report to supervisor 
Identify industry standards and guidelines for housing design, environmental factors and appropriate stocking densities 
Evaluate current bird housing and nesting requirements to ensure animal welfare needs are met 
Identify and implement behavioural enrichment activities for specific bird species 
Identify WHS hazards associated with handling and restraining birds, and implement treatments to minimise risks 
Select and use personal protective equipment to catch, handle and restrain birds 
Approach and catch birds safely 
Restrain birds using approved animal welfare management procedures 
Identify signs of good health in birds 
Report signs of disease or other conditions to supervisor 
Identify general health maintenance and preventative treatment procedures and implement in line with level of job responsibility 
Implement health enrichment activities as directed by supervisor 
Identify digestive system features, and relate to bird-specific feeding routines and diets 
Identify preferred food sources and assess samples for quality and suitability 
Identify potential feeding hazards and implement risk control options 
Prepare food in accordance with dietary needs 
Distribute food and water according to schedule/feeding plan or animal requirements 
Complete feed and treatment records noting food consumption, health and care activities 
Report abnormalities to supervisor 
Complete documentation relevant to licences and transport, where required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMSPE302 - Provide basic care of birds
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