ACMGEN302 — Care for young animals

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What an assessment for ACMGEN302 must cover

30 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify young animal care and environment needs

1.1Prepare and maintain a suitable environment for rearing young animals according to facility procedures and relevant animal welfare standards
1.2Develop appropriate care program to ensure the health and welfare of the animals
1.3Assist with operating and maintaining controlled environments according to facility policies and procedures and supervisor instructions
1.4Identify and minimise species-specific natural and artificial rearing risks to young
1.5Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment and use safe handling techniques for species

2 Monitor health and nutrition requirements for young animals

2.1Prepare and store dietary and feeding requirements according to facility policies and procedures
2.2Feed animals according to facility procedures
2.3Monitor growth and general condition of animals, and record relevant data
2.4Monitor weaning and follow facility procedures for nominated species

3 Monitor behaviour and mental state of young animals

3.1Monitor behaviour of young animal, identifying species appropriate normal and abnormal behaviour
3.2Monitor interactions of young animal with other animals, where appropriate
3.3Identify indicators of positive and negative experiences to monitor the mental state of the animal
3.4Prepare young animal for release into natural or captive animal environments
3.5Maintain accurate records according to facility policies and procedures

Performance evidence

cared for a minimum of two young animals, including for each:
provided appropriate environment and care program to meet the needs of each animal
monitored animal welfare, including health, nutrition, growth, behaviour and emotional state
prepared the animal for release into an exhibited, captive or natural habitat or environment or to a new care setting
collected data and maintained accurate records according to facility requirements.

Knowledge evidence

anatomy and physiology of young animal for relevant species or animal group
facility procedures for caring for young animals, and relevant animal welfare standards
species-specific risks involved in natural and artificial rearing of young
environmental requirements for rearing young animals, including: controlled environments or enclosures, housing for mothers and young, orphans or artificially raised animals
husbandry and care requirements for young animals, including: feeding and weaning management, including for artificially raised animals, diets and supplements, growth and general condition of animals, normal and abnormal behaviour relevant to species and age group, including: interactions with other animals, concepts of imprinting and socialisation, indicators of positive and negative mental states
strategies and requirements for release of young animal into natural or captive or exhibited animal environments or to a new care setting
animal handling risks and safe handling techniques for species, including: animal bites, envenomation, kicks, scratches or crush injuries
safe work and hygiene practices, including: manual handling – carrying, lifting and shifting, protective clothing and equipment, infection control and risk of zoonotic disease, handling of chemicals and medicines, waste disposal – hazardous, biological and sharps, cleaning techniques, equipment and materials
record-keeping requirements.

Foundation skills

Writing: Plan and document care program requirements using correct terminology and facility formats
Numeracy: Take animal measurements, including length (mm, m) and weight (g, Kg); Accurately record, collate and interpret data

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What does an assessment tool for ACMGEN302 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMGEN302 needs to address all 30 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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