Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ACMCAS302A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ACMCAS302A - Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care |
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Description | This unit of competency covers the process of providing advice to customers on the appropriate selection of companion animals, and on their housing, nutritional and other general care requirements.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 the companion animal industry sector. It may include pet shops, boarding kennels and catteries, companion animal training, grooming and/or breeding establishments, mobile animal facilities and veterinary practices.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 |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Provide information and advice on companion animal selection |
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Element: Advise on housing and environmental requirements |
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Element: Advise on health and nutritional requirements |
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Element: Advise on additional products and services |
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Element: Complete transactions |
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