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

ACMVET408 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide nutritional advice and support for animals

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMVET408 - Provide nutritional advice and support for animals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to provide advice to animal owners about the nutritional requirements of specific animals, and support nutritional needs of hospitalised patients across a range of medical and surgical conditions.The unit applies to veterinary nurses who work independently, under the supervision of a registered veterinarian in a veterinary practice. Veterinary nurses who provide animal care advice need to hold and apply specialised knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, health and nutrition for different life stages and conditions.Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to veterinary nurses 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: Assess nutritional requirements of animals
  • Evaluate the patient’s needs as the basis for provision of support and advice
  • Document animal’s dietary history
  • Classify animals according to natural nutrient sources and types of digestive systems
  • Align normal feeding behaviours and nutritional requirements of animal for stage of life
  • Evaluate feeding strategies and methods to maximise enrichment
  • Identify characteristics of under or over supply of nutrients
       
Element: Evaluate food sources and calculate dietary requirements
  • Interpret nutritional information on food label
  • Identify most appropriate feeding method for animal
  • Evaluate methods used to monitor nutritional uptake
  • Identify WHS hazards to animal and human health from food sources and implement procedures to manage risks
  • Determine feed and water requirements based on animal profile
  • Estimate protein, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral supplement and fibre needs based on animal profile
  • Identify other dietary issues relevant to the animal and factor into dietary calculations
       
Element: Assess and provide nutritional needs of hospitalised patient
  • Evaluate the patient’s need for method of supported feeding
  • Align the nutritional requirements to the animal’s condition
  • Prepare patient for feeding
  • Feed animal in line with the animal’s nutritional plan, using supporting equipment and methods, as required
       
Element: Plan and monitor animal nutrition
  • Prepare and document nutrition and feeding plan for client
  • Demonstrate feeding technique to client
  • Provide advice for monitoring animal diet including feed intake, feeding behaviour, condition, metabolic and behavioural changes
       

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
Evaluate the patient’s needs as the basis for provision of support and advice 
Document animal’s dietary history 
Classify animals according to natural nutrient sources and types of digestive systems 
Align normal feeding behaviours and nutritional requirements of animal for stage of life 
Evaluate feeding strategies and methods to maximise enrichment 
Identify characteristics of under or over supply of nutrients 
Interpret nutritional information on food label 
Identify most appropriate feeding method for animal 
Evaluate methods used to monitor nutritional uptake 
Identify WHS hazards to animal and human health from food sources and implement procedures to manage risks 
Determine feed and water requirements based on animal profile 
Estimate protein, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral supplement and fibre needs based on animal profile 
Identify other dietary issues relevant to the animal and factor into dietary calculations 
Evaluate the patient’s need for method of supported feeding 
Align the nutritional requirements to the animal’s condition 
Prepare patient for feeding 
Feed animal in line with the animal’s nutritional plan, using supporting equipment and methods, as required 
Prepare and document nutrition and feeding plan for client 
Demonstrate feeding technique to client 
Provide advice for monitoring animal diet including feed intake, feeding behaviour, condition, metabolic and behavioural changes 

Forms

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