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

ACMSPE309 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMSPE309 - Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates and their behavioural and physical needs, and provide daily care requirements.This unit applies to individuals working in the animal care industry where it may be necessary to care for terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates. This may include aquariums, pet shops, zoos, animal technology facilities or similar workplaces. The 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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
  • Define the profile of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates commonly held in facility, including habitat, nutrition, health and behavioural characteristics
  • Identify external features using industry terminology
  • Classify terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates using industry terminology
  • Define, interpret and document colours, markings and other identifying features
       
Element: Identify and evaluate behavioural and housing needs
  • Monitor water quality for freshwater species and make adjustments as required to maintain optimum water quality appropriate for the species being housed, as directed by supervisor
  • Identify indicators of animal comfort and normal behaviour
  • Recognise signs of distressed terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates and report to supervisor
  • Identify industry standards and guidelines for housing design, environmental factors and appropriate stocking densities
  • Evaluate current animal housing design in relation to the welfare of animals kept and legislation requirements
  • Implement behavioural enrichment activities for specific species
       
Element: Catch, handle and restrain terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
  • Identify WHS associated with handling and restraining terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates, and implement methods to minimise risks
  • Approach, catch and restrain terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates in a way that minimises risks to animal and others using a range of approved animal welfare procedures
       
Element: Assist with health care needs
  • Identify signs of good health in terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
  • Report signs of disease or other conditions to supervisor
  • Identify general health maintenance and preventative treatment procedures and implement according to level of job responsibility
  • Identify options for health enrichment activities and implement as directed by supervisor
       
Element: Feed terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
  • Identify digestive system features and relate to species-specific feeding routines and diets
  • Identify preferred feed 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 according to schedule/feeding
       
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

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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 the profile of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates commonly held in facility, including habitat, nutrition, health and behavioural characteristics 
Identify external features using industry terminology 
Classify terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates using industry terminology 
Define, interpret and document colours, markings and other identifying features 
Monitor water quality for freshwater species and make adjustments as required to maintain optimum water quality appropriate for the species being housed, as directed by supervisor 
Identify indicators of animal comfort and normal behaviour 
Recognise signs of distressed terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates and report to supervisor 
Identify industry standards and guidelines for housing design, environmental factors and appropriate stocking densities 
Evaluate current animal housing design in relation to the welfare of animals kept and legislation requirements 
Implement behavioural enrichment activities for specific species 
Identify WHS associated with handling and restraining terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates, and implement methods to minimise risks 
Approach, catch and restrain terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates in a way that minimises risks to animal and others using a range of approved animal welfare procedures 
Identify signs of good health in terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates 
Report signs of disease or other conditions to supervisor 
Identify general health maintenance and preventative treatment procedures and implement according to level of job responsibility 
Identify options for health enrichment activities and implement as directed by supervisor 
Identify digestive system features and relate to species-specific feeding routines and diets 
Identify preferred feed 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 according to schedule/feeding 
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

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