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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Ensure the security of pound premises
   • Animal enclosures are secured according to council regulations and animal care legislation.
   • Access to pound premises is restricted to authorised personnel.
2. Provide impounded animals with adequate care and attention
   • Food and water supplies are adequate and suit requirements of animal species.
   • Condition of impounded animals is assessed regularly and appropriate medicinal treatment or supplements are provided.
   • Specialist veterinary attention is sought where warranted by the apparent condition of the animal.
3. Maintain operational registers and records
   • Registers and records are stored, updated and transferred in accordance with council and individual register requirements.
   • Registration fees are collected in accordance with council requirements and procedures.
4. Undertake minor design of animal housing
   • Animal housing is designed in accordance with council planning policies and procedures.
5. Maintain pound structures, grounds and associated facilities
   • Minor repairs are carried out in an effective and timely manner on sheds and fences.
   • Grounds are maintained according to council requirements.
   • Pound is cleaned and waste is disposed of in accordance with occupational health and safety (OHS) and council requirements.
6. Ensure the security of pound premises
   • Animal enclosures are secured according to council regulations and animal care legislation.
   • Access to pound premises is restricted to authorised personnel.
7. Provide impounded animals with adequate care and attention
   • Food and water supplies are adequate and suit requirements of animal species.
   • Condition of impounded animals is assessed regularly and appropriate medicinal treatment or supplements are provided.
   • Specialist veterinary attention is sought where warranted by the apparent condition of the animal.
8. Maintain operational registers and records
   • Registers and records are stored, updated and transferred in accordance with council and individual register requirements.
   • Registration fees are collected in accordance with council requirements and procedures.
9. Undertake minor design of animal housing
   • Animal housing is designed in accordance with council planning policies and procedures.
10. Maintain pound structures, grounds and associated facilities
    • Minor repairs are carried out in an effective and timely manner on sheds and fences.
    • Grounds are maintained according to council requirements.
    • Pound is cleaned and waste is disposed of in accordance with occupational health and safety (OHS) and council requirements.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

minor maintenance of fences and sheds in line with OHS and animal care standards record keeping

Required Knowledge

council structure and services irrigation watering drainage animal behaviour and handling techniques equipment food handling cleansing of holding areas yard operation veterinary and medicinal support

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	Animals are secured to prevent escape in line with OHS and animal care legislation Care provided to animals is appropriate to council regulations and animal care legislation Registers and records are accurate and comprehensive promoting identification of animals and assisting reporting Housing design and maintenance are adequate for animal care needs and volume Waste disposal is in accordance with OHS and council requirements
Context of assessment	On the job or in a simulated work environment
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are suggested observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance	Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables
Resource implications	The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

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Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Security may include:	fences and gates of perimeter and pens locks and catches on-site presence of staff provision of support to remote staff
Registers and records may include:	daily bills and receipts care and attention brands advertising for unclaimed animals monthly reports procedure sheets applications for registration
Minor repairs may include:	woodwork metalwork painting fencing roof repairs drainage signage

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