Assessor Resource

ACMCAS402A
Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit is applicable to those working in companion animal industry organisations that include aviaries and bird rooms as part of their operations.

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 determining the housing and maintenance needs of specific species and breeds of birds, maintaining enclosures, detecting and controlling pests and reporting notifiable diseases.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit in relation to the protection of native and some international birds. Therefore, it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.

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Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit. Assessors should ensure that candidates can:

manage aviaries and bird rooms

provide appropriate husbandry for birds

maintain enclosures

identify pests and apply pest control techniques

detect and report notifiable diseases

maintain accurate records and workplace documentation.

The skills and knowledge required to manage and maintain aviaries and bird roomsmust be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in companion animal workplaces where a broad range of bird species are housed.

There must be access to a range of bird species and breeds as well as the relevant information, materials and documentation.

Method of assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated, to industry defined standards, on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and over a number of assessment activities.

The assessment strategies must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this unit are:

written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and first-hand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks

simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions

third-party evidence

workplace documentation

portfolio.

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

develop and implement maintenance plans for aviaries and bird rooms

employ safe and environmentally responsible organisational systems and procedures when working with and handling a variety of bird species

identify diseases in birds and pests

implement environmentally safe and effective pest control procedures

maintain the highest standards of hygiene and infection control at all times to reduce the risk of infection and cross-infection

maintain records and write workplace documents

operate cleaning and maintenance equipment

prepare and maintain housing

literacy skills to read and follow organisation policies and procedures, including OHS, infection control and waste management; record accurately and legibly information collected; and select and apply procedures to a range of defined tasks

oral communication skills/language to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening and asking for clarification

numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine and more complex workplace measures and data

interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

problem-solving skills to use available resources and prioritise daily tasks

use safe manual handling techniques and/or equipment

use safe waste handling and disposal procedures.

Required knowledge

avian biologyrelated to the care and wellbeing of commonly held avian species and breeds

avian pests and diseases and treatment strategies

communication procedures and systems

general maintenance and cleaning of avian housing

housing requirements of bird species and breeds

organisation policies, procedures and requirements, including OHS and emergency procedures

relevant OHS and animal welfare legislative requirements and codes of practice

physical, behavioural and social requirements of a range of avian species and breeds kept in captivity

principles of animal ethics and welfare

relevant recordkeeping systems

safe avian handling techniques and procedures

safe work practices

species and breed nutritional requirements and feeding techniques

species compatibility

waste management strategies

workplace hygiene standards, disinfectants, cleaning agents, cleaning techniques and cleaning equipment and materials

zoonotic diseases associated with animal care and methods of prevention and control.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Housing requirements may include:

brooders, heating and perches

fencing, netting, gates and security measures

food and water dispensers

hollow logs, branches and environmental enrichment.

Husbandry practices may include:

appropriate delivery and placement of food and water

handling and housing methods relevant to bird species

disease control

environmental and waste management control.

OHS and environmental considerations may include:

hazard identification, risk minimisation and workplace procedures for:

animal bites, kicks and scratches

biological hazardous waste and sharps disposal

gas leakage

handling, use, storage, transport and disposal of chemicals and medicines

inhalation of aerosol particles

manual handling including carrying, lifting and shifting

needle pricks and cuts from other sharps

control of the release of infective agents (animal and human)

transmission of zoonotic diseases.

Maintenance activities may include:

checking and reporting utilities

repairing fixtures and fittings

replacing consumables

sweeping, hosing, washing and disinfecting.

Tools, equipment and materials may include:

surveying and levelling equipment:

levels and pegs

notebook, pencil and calculator

tools:

hammers

hose and hose fittings

rakes

rollers

shovels and spades

wheelbarrows

Personal protective equipment may include:

animal handling gauntlets

gloves

overalls

hearing or eye protection

respirators or face masks

sun hats and sunscreen lotion

work boots.

Hygiene standards and infection control practices may include:

appropriate reprocessing of reusable equipment

aseptic technique

dedicated equipment (e.g. to each animal or as appropriate to work function)

environmental controls (e.g. design and maintenance of premises and cleaning)

isolation/cohorting

personal hygiene practices especially washing and drying hands (e.g. before and after animal contact)

restricted movement of animal, staff and visitors/customers

restricting contact with birds away from workplace

safe handling and disposal of sharps and other related and general waste

special ventilation requirements

surface cleaning and management of blood and bodily fluid spills

techniques to limit contamination

use of personal protective equipment.

Pests may include:

cockroaches, spiders, ants and flying insects

predators and parasites

rats and mice.

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
Housing requirements of particular species and breeds are identified and appropriate security and housing is provided. 
Husbandry practices of species are determined and appropriate resources are provided. 
Maintenance plans for aviaries and bird rooms are developed in accordance with occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and environmental considerations. 
Maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with maintenance plans and relevant industry standards. 
Appropriate tools, equipment and materials are selected and used correctly, including personal protective equipment. 
Environmentally safe and effective measures are implemented, including hygiene standards and infection control procedures. 
Maintenance plans and activities are documented. 
Pests are detected and appropriate control procedures are implemented. 
Pest control and disease records are maintained in accordance with industry standards and organisational policies and procedures. 
Notifiable diseases are identified, documented and reported in accordance with legislative requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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