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Work in the animal care industry
Introduces the learner to the animal care workplace and industry. This module gives the learner the basic knowledge and skills needed to work in the industry and to place the modules in an appropriate context.
ACMGAS201 |
Work in the animal care industry |
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Contribute to a productive work environment
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Recognise animals in the workplace
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Use industry terminology
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Incorporate animal needs in conduct of work practices
Participate in workplace communications
Supports the learner to develop verbal and written communication skills in a variety of workplace contexts. This will enable the learner to effectively communicate in the following modules.
ACMGAS202 |
Participate in workplace communications |
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Follow routine instructions
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Obtain and provide information in response to workplace requirements
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Complete relevant work-related documents
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Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
Participate in workplace health and safety processes
Contains the knowledge and skills needed to conduct work safely in the animal care industry. It is important that the learner attains this knowledge and skill to be able to carry out future tasks responsibly.
ACMWHS201 |
Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
- Plan and prepare to work safely
- Conduct work safely
- Participate in work health and safety activities
- Follow emergency response procedures
Structured Workplace Learning
This module has been included for the work placement documentation.
ACMGAS201 |
Work in the animal care industry |
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Contribute to a productive work environment
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Recognise animals in the workplace
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Use industry terminology
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Incorporate animal needs in conduct of work practices
ACMGAS202 |
Participate in workplace communications |
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Follow routine instructions
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Obtain and provide information in response to workplace requirements
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Complete relevant work-related documents
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Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
ACMGAS203 |
Complete animal care hygiene routines |
ACMGAS204 |
Feed and water animals |
- Prepare for feeding
- Feed and water animals
- Complete the feeding and watering process
ACMGAS205 |
Assist in health care of animals |
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Prepare to work with animals
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Capture animal under supervision
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Assist in assessment of animals
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Assist in treatment of animals
ACMGAS206 |
Provide basic first aid for animals |
ACMSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
- Identify current resource use
- Comply with environmental regulations
- Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental hazards
ACMWHS201 |
Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
- Plan and prepare to work safely
- Conduct work safely
- Participate in work health and safety activities
- Follow emergency response procedures
ACMGAS207 |
Provide reception services for an animal care facility |
- Complete reception services
- Maintain office records
- Provide basic animal care assistance
- Maintain records
ACMGAS209 |
Provide information on companion animals, products and services |
- Identify information requirements
- Provide information
ACMGAS208 |
Source information for animal care needs |
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Interpret product information
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Gather information on products and services
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Read and locate animal identification information
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Complete animal history documentation
ACMSPE304 |
Provide basic care of dogs |
- Identify common dog breeds
- Identify and evaluate behavioural and housing needs
- Handle and restrain dogs
- Assist with health care needs
- Feed dogs
- Maintain records
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Enables the learner to identify areas of the workplace where resource improvements can be made. In hindsight of the previous modules, the learner can use the acquired knowledge and skill to identify resource inefficiencies in areas of food and water supply and hygiene.
ACMSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
- Identify current resource use
- Comply with environmental regulations
- Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental hazards
Feed and water animals
Introduces the learner to animal dietary requirements and how to fulfil those through the supply of food and water. This module focuses on the daily animal care practices.
ACMGAS204 |
Feed and water animals |
- Prepare for feeding
- Feed and water animals
- Complete the feeding and watering process
Complete animal care and hygiene routines
Introduces the learner to regular hygiene practices in animal care workplaces. With this module the student will learn about the daily animal care practices.
ACMGAS203 |
Complete animal care hygiene routines |
Provide basic care of domestic dogs
Provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to assist experienced staff in providing care for domestic dogs. In this module the student will learn how to identify common breeds of dogs, behaviour, how to train a dog and how to meet health and care needs.
ACMSPE304 |
Provide basic care of dogs |
- Identify common dog breeds
- Identify and evaluate behavioural and housing needs
- Handle and restrain dogs
- Assist with health care needs
- Feed dogs
- Maintain records
Assist in health care of animals
Provides the learner with the knowledge and skill to assist experienced staff in the assessment of animal health. While this module focuses on animal health, it will also assist with the learning in the following module.
Provide basic first aid for animals
Provides the learner with insights into how to deal with first aid requirements. It also introduces the learner to emergency situations that may arise while working within animal care facilities.
Provide reception services for an animal care facility
Introduces the learner to the day-to-day activities that take place within animal care facilities. it also provides the learner with the knowledge and skills to manage administrative duties and provide customer assistance.
ACMGAS207 |
Provide reception services for an animal care facility |
- Complete reception services
- Maintain office records
- Provide basic animal care assistance
- Maintain records
Provide information on companion animals, products and services
Provides the learner with the skills to be able to provide reliable advice. This helps the learner understand how to interpret information requirements to be able to provide quality information when working in an animal care facility.
ACMGAS209 |
Provide information on companion animals, products and services |
- Identify information requirements
- Provide information
Source information for animal care needs
This is an essential unit that will assist the learner in sourcing animal related information. It also contains important knowledge in regard to applying the correct medication dosages to the animal as required.
ACMGAS208 |
Source information for animal care needs |
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Interpret product information
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Gather information on products and services
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Read and locate animal identification information
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Complete animal history documentation