Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ACMGAS101A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ACMGAS101A - Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries |
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Description | This unit of competency covers the introductory process of investigating work activities undertaken by a cross section of animal care and management businesses and evaluating employment opportunities.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 new entrants to the animal care and management industry. Animal care may occur in a wide variety of animal care workplaces, including retail pet stores, kennels, catteries, aviaries, aquariums, shelters, zoos and others.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: Identify the sectors of the animal care and related industries |
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Element: Profile animal care and related industries employment opportunities |
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Element: Explore animal care workplaces |
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Element: Develop resume and job application |
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