Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMACR401A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Comply with animal control and regulation requirements

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMACR401A - Comply with animal control and regulation requirements
Description This unit of competency covers the process of working by oneself and with others within the animal control and regulation sector to identify and comply with legislative requirements and apply them to day-to-day work activities.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is applicable to those working in animal control and regulation industry sectors where it is necessary to identify relevant legislative requirements and comply with associated standards and codes of practice, organisational policies and procedures, including occupational health and safety (OHS) and workplace communication channels.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Obtain and utilise information about the animal control and regulation industry
  • Information about the organisation is accessed and applied within day-to-day activities.
  • Key internal and external stakeholders, their needs, expectations and roles are documented.
  • Sources of assistance are identified.
  • Work is carried out within organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Access and comply with relevant animal control legislative requirements
  • Legislation common to workplace activities and/or the organisation are identified and accessed.
  • Relevant legislation is read and applied within day-to-day work activities.
  • Key principles contained in legislation and regulations are identified and documented.
  • Statutory powers provided under legislation and the boundaries of those powers are confirmed.
  • Legislation is enforced as required within day-to-day work activities.
  • Work is consistent with the boundaries and powers contained in animal control legislation.
       
Element: Maintain records
  • Management systems are accessed and used.
  • Items are accurately entered into organisational management systems.
  • Accurate records are maintained.
  • Records are filed and stored correctly.
  • All work is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
       


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 competence 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:

obtain and use information about the industry

source, read and interpret state or territory legislation relevant to work undertaken within animal control and regulation

apply state or territory legislation within day-to-day work activities

identify key principles and statutory powers contained in relevant legislation

access and use management systems to keep and maintain accurate records

useappropriate communication channels for internal and external stakeholders.

The skills and knowledge required to comply with animal control and regulation requirements must 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 an animal control and regulation workplace or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions.

There must be access to the appropriate equipment and/or resources to enable one to demonstrate competence.

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 strategy 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

case study analysis

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

read, interpret and apply relevant legislation and regulations

source, research and analyse information

take notes

understand and apply written materials, such as codes of practice, legislation and regulations

use basic information technology

use scanning techniques to locate main ideas and key principles of legislation

literacy skills to read and follow organisational policies and procedures, including OHS, animal welfare, infection control and waste management; follow sequenced written instructions; 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, active listening, asking for clarification and consulting with or seeking advice from supervisor or others

numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

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.

Required knowledge

legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to work undertaken in an animal control and regulation environment

methods for recordkeeping, including an operational knowledge of organisational recordkeeping systems and programs

organisational structure

principles of animal welfare and ethics

principles of organisational protocols, policies and procedures and codes of conduct

standards, guidelines and approaches to environmental sustainability relevant to the animal care industry.

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.

The animal control and regulation industry covers:

a community service provided by local government which deals with:

consultation

education

provision of facilities

regulation

the sourcing of information for the responsible ownership of animals.

Internal and external stakeholders may include:

key internal stakeholders within the organisation and elected members:

advisers

colleagues

junior officers

senior managers and executives

key external stakeholders:

animal owners, non-animal owners and the general public

court administration (e.g. prosecutors, legal and court staff)

emergency services, such as fire and ambulance

investigators

local government law enforcement officers

other public sector organisations

private enterprise

state, federal and military police.

Sources of assistance may include:

human resources representatives

OHS representative

outside agencies

union representatives.

Policies and procedures may include:

environmentally sustainable work practices:

environmentally friendly wast management

processes to support environment and resource efficiencies

organisational policies and procedures

quality system policies and procedures

standard operating procedures

OHS policies and procedures:

accident reports

responsibilities and duties

standard work practices.

Legislation may refer to:

federal and state or territory legislation and regulations, standards and codes of practice

local laws for animal control and regulation services

other associated legislative constraints.

Key principles contained in legislation and regulations may include:

avoiding conflicts of interest

compliance with the law

confidentiality and non-disclosure of official information

due care and diligence

honesty and integrity

obeying lawful and reasonable direction.

Records may include:

those required by legislation and organisational policies and procedures including:

animal identification documentation

animal registrations

enforcement notices

licensing

penalty infringement notices

pound documentation

service requests.

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
Information about the organisation is accessed and applied within day-to-day activities. 
Key internal and external stakeholders, their needs, expectations and roles are documented. 
Sources of assistance are identified. 
Work is carried out within organisational policies and procedures. 
Legislation common to workplace activities and/or the organisation are identified and accessed. 
Relevant legislation is read and applied within day-to-day work activities. 
Key principles contained in legislation and regulations are identified and documented. 
Statutory powers provided under legislation and the boundaries of those powers are confirmed. 
Legislation is enforced as required within day-to-day work activities. 
Work is consistent with the boundaries and powers contained in animal control legislation. 
Management systems are accessed and used. 
Items are accurately entered into organisational management systems. 
Accurate records are maintained. 
Records are filed and stored correctly. 
All work is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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