Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for feeding
- Basic nutritional needs of common companion animals are identified.
- Food and food supplements are identified and prepared in line with feeding plans.
- Food temperature requirements for preparation and storage are followed.
- Hazards to human and animal health in food preparation and distribution are identified and reported to supervisor.
- Food and water containers appropriate to the animal and situation are checked for cleanliness before use.
- Feed and water animals
- Food and food supplements are provided in accordance with feeding plans and organisational policies and procedures.
- Food and water supply are checked and maintained according to feeding plans.
- Feeding process is monitored to ensure animals are feeding effectively in accordance with feeding plans.
- Variations to individual eating and drinking patterns are noted and reported to supervisor.
- Complete the feeding and watering process
- Feeding and watering process is recorded in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Eating and drinking abnormalities are recorded and reported to the supervisor according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Feeding equipment and supplies are hygienically cleaned and stored according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Food and food supplement stock levels are recorded and reported to supervisor.