Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ACMCAN304A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and maintain animal housing
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ACMCAN304A - Prepare and maintain animal housing |
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Description | This unit of competency covers the process of determining housing that meets the behavioural and physical requirements of a particular animal species and includes the preparation, cleaning and routine maintenance required to maintain the hygiene and appearance of an enclosure or exhibit.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 wildlife animal keepers or carers who are expected to perform tasks under supervision.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. |
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare housing appropriate to a particular species |
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Element: Implement animal housing maintenance routines |
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Element: Maintain enclosure hygiene and appearance |
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