ACMGAS201A Work In the Animal Care Industry

Unit Purpose

This unit of competency is for new entrants to the animal health care industry. It is about developing and demonstrating a set of skills that allow you work on your own and with others in the animal care industry. It requires the ability to follow work schedules and recognise animals commonly found in the workplace. In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all units of competency in the Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement for animals to be handled gently and calmly.

You are required to show or develop an empathetic understanding of animals in your care, so that stress and discomfort can be minimised. The work functions within this unit require the demonstration of basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas and the application of a defined range of skills. You would be expected to apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. All tasks would be conducted under strict supervision.

Topics covered:

• Overview of the Industry
• Recognise Animals
• Handling Animals
• Workplace activities and routines
• OH&S
• Recognise hazards
• Clean Animal Housing

Reporting of assessment outcomes 

Your result will be recorded and reported to you as Competent or Not yet Competent. On successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Requirements to successfully complete this unit of competency 

1. You need to complete an online interview  Worth 10%
2. You need to have your supervisor or peer assist you in completing your supervisor report Worth 20%
3. You need to complete the online quiz - Worth 20%
4. You need to complete the case study – Worth 10%
5. You need to complete the workbook – Worth 40% 

What you will need

• Access to the internet, a plan which will allow you to download to view video material
• Headphones, microphone and webcam to participate in online interview 

Additional details for local assessment arrangements

You can collect evidence within your workplace that you have demonstrated the skills and outcomes required for this unit of competence. Instructions are available under the Supervisors guide to evidence. 

Nominal Hours: 20 

Suggested Study Plan:       5 hours per week for 4 weeks

Course Fee (includes unit enrolment fee)

Australia $347.00

USA, Canada, Europe, UK US $347.00

NZ, Malaysia, HK, Singapore, Rest of World AUS $347.00