Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ACMVET408 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide nutritional advice and support for animals
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ACMVET408 - Provide nutritional advice and support for animals |
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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. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Assess nutritional requirements of animals |
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Element: Evaluate food sources and calculate dietary requirements |
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Element: Assess and provide nutritional needs of hospitalised patient |
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Element: Plan and monitor animal nutrition |
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