Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
RTE3712A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Administer medication to animals
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | RTE3712A - Administer medication to animals |
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Description | This competency standard covers the process of responsibly using medicine in treating animals. When the requirements of this standard are achieved, medications will be administered strictly in compliance with veterinary advice, instruction, and relevant regulations. Where necessary, professional veterinary or pharmaceutical support is engaged to administer medication.This standard requires the application of skills and knowledge to administer medication to animals in a manner that is safe for both the operator and the animal. Competency requires an awareness of animal health legislative requirements and codes of practice, animal welfare codes of practice, and enterprise workplace safe practices. The work in this standard is likely to be carried out under routine supervision within enterprise guidelines. | ||
Employability Skills | Not applicable. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Not applicable. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
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 to administer medication |
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Element: Administer medicine |
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Element: Complete administration activities |
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