Assessor Resource
ACMCAS302A
Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit is applicable to those working in the companion animal industry sector. It may include pet shops, boarding kennels and catteries, companion animal training, grooming and/or breeding establishments, mobile animal facilities and veterinary practices.
In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all units of competency in the ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement for animals to be handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised.
This unit of competency covers the process of providing advice to customers on the appropriate selection of companion animals, and on their housing, nutritional and other general care requirements.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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