LGAEHRR202B - Provide animal care and control

LGAEHRR202B
Provide animal care and control

This unit covers the capturing of animals for impounding and caring for impounded animals.

Application

This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Assist in the capture and impounding of animals	1.1 Traffic control requirements are actioned according to relevant licensing requirements. 1.2 Impounding techniques appropriate to the animal species and condition are recognised and demonstrated. 1.3 Stock brands are identified in accordance with council policies and procedures.
2. Monitor and care for animals	2.1 Behavioural and general characteristics of animals are recognised and a suitable response is employed before and during handling. 2.2 Health and condition of animals are assessed upon capture and during impoundment with the necessary response taken in accordance with council policies and procedures. 2.3 Safe work practices, procedures and environmental conditions are observed when handling, monitoring and caring for animals.
3. Assist in the operation and maintenance of pound facilities	3.1 Issues of concern with animal housing are identified and reported and animals are rehoused as necessary. 3.2 Cleaning and waste disposal duties are carried out in accordance with pound procedures. 3.3 Registers and records are updated in accordance with pound procedures.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Required Skills

safe and effective use of firearms

urban and rural navigation

issuing routine instructions and/or explanations to the public

Required Knowledge

animal behaviour

predators

dominance

fear

aggression

commonly used impounding techniques

animal handling and animal disabling techniques

animal dietary and impounding needs

stock brands

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	Impounding techniques used are verified as appropriate to animal species and the condition of the animal. Assessment of animal health and condition is in accordance with council policies and procedures. Disposal of animals, where necessary, is verified and in line with council policies and procedures. Traffic control is in accordance with relevant licensing requirements and generally under workplace supervision. Use of firearms is in accordance with relevant licensing requirements and generally under workplace supervision.
Context of assessment	On the job or in a simulated work environment.
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are suggested: observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation third-party reports from experienced practitioners completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance	Evidence will need to be collected across a range of variables over a period of time.
Resource implications	Access to a workplace or simulated case study that encompasses: impounding processes, techniques and equipment firearms and tranquillisers

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Traffic control may include:	torches portable intermittent flashing lights vehicle revolving lights road marking cones reflective raincoats vests
Impounding techniques may include:	traps poles and ropes tranquilliser guns loading and unloading from vehicles microchip readers
Behavioural and general characteristics include:	breed species age gender reproductive cycle condition of animal reported behaviour prior to intervention
Animals may include:	Domestic pets farm and station stock feral animals native animals or reptiles
Suitable response may include:	prior to capture: containing to an area at or after capture: destroying or immobilising animals to preserve human life obtaining assistance means of capture, including horseback, off-road vehicle / motorcycle, stock yard facilities and lifting platform means of transportation and need for transport, including assistance cease handling no action containing damage to property to preserve animal or human safety
Health may include:	diet exercise impoundment needs
Condition may include:	parvovirus cat flu tick paralysis mange kennel cough worms fever tetanus bots distemper anthrax foot rot strangles broken limbs
Necessary response may include:	veterinary contact medicinal application dipping or chemical application euthanasia close observation refuge care disposal of deceased animals

Sectors

General

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.