Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in the preparation and review of animal care education programs and their implementation within the community at large.
This unit applies to veterinary nurses who work independently, under the supervision of a registered veterinarian in a veterinary practice. Veterinary nurses who deliver animal care education programs need to hold and apply specialised knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology and animal care methods.
Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to veterinary nurses but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.
NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Communicate with local community groups | 1.1 Identify suitable target groups and group leaders and establish their interest in educational programs 1.2 Organise and conduct meetings with principal community groups 1.3 Determine and record reciprocal benefits and objectives 1.4 Develop action plans and schedule meetings |
2. Prepare animal care education material in consultation with target group | 2.1 Obtain information on existing community animal care education programs and assess relevancy 2.2 Design materials and determine communication and delivery options including relevant WHS and animal welfare requirements 2.3 Contact associated industry groups and discuss the provision of resources 2.4 Prepare materials for program delivery in consultation with the relevant parties |
3. Deliver and review animal care education programs | 3.1 Provide animal care education programs to community groups 3.2 Review animal care program outcomes and adjust content and delivery methods as required |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Oral communication | Use interpersonal skills to relate and interact with people from a range of different social and cultural backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities |
Get the work done | Address irregularities and contingencies in the context of the work role |
Sectors
Veterinary Nursing (VET)