ACMGEN306 — Provide advice on aquatic animal selection and general care

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46 assessable components: 5 elements (18 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 22 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 Provide information and advice on aquatic animal selection

1.1Use interpersonal skills effectively to engage clients and identify their requirements
1.2Provide information on level of care required by varied species of aquatic animals
1.3Provide advice on suitability of the selected species to meet client’s requirements

2 Advise on housing and environmental requirements

2.1Discuss appropriate housing and shelter requirements for selected species
2.2Identify and recommend water features and landscaping requirements to suit requirements of species
2.3Explain set-up and maintenance of housing, and demonstrate according to requirements
2.4Provide advice on the introduction of species to a new environment

3 Advise on aquatic support systems

3.1Identify systems and demonstrate to client
3.2Evaluate systems and make recommendations to client
3.3Discuss additional equipment and related services, and demonstrate as required
3.4Provide advice and instructions to client on safe, low stress transportation of species and equipment

4 Advise on health, nutritional and welfare requirements

4.1Discuss the environmental health requirements of the species with the client
4.2Provide information on recommended preventative treatments for the selected species
4.3Explain the dietary requirements for the selected species
4.4Discuss the animal’s social and enrichment needs, considering those that impact on behaviour and welfare

5 Complete aquatic animal sales transactions

5.1Complete sales of animal, services and/or products according to workplace policies and procedures
5.2Confirm compliance with legislative requirements for the sale or transportation of the selected species
5.3Maintain records and follow up with client according to workplace policies and procedures

Performance evidence

provided advice about the selection and care of aquatic animal species to at least five different clients
provided care advice for three different aquatic animal species, including transportation, nutrition, housing, welfare and social requirements
completed at least three transactions of services, products or aquatic animals, and maintained accurate workplace records for each.

Knowledge evidence

aquatic species commonly held or relevant to sector, including common names, key features and behavioural characteristics
types of aquatic animals, including:
fish
aquatic invertebrates (including crustaceans and corals)
amphibians
turtles
relevant commonly held products and additional services provided
relevant legislation relating to the sale, transportation and ownership of aquatic animals
basic aquatic animal biology
general husbandry and care requirements of commonly selected aquatic animal species, including:
nutritional requirements
feeding techniques for a range of species
housing requirements and general maintenance and cleaning of aquaria
welfare, enrichment and social needs
safe and low stress aquatic animal handling techniques
health requirements, including preventative care
common diseases and treatment strategies
species compatibility
principles of animal ethics and welfare as they apply to aquatic animals
workplace communication procedures and systems, including sales techniques
workplace health and safety requirements, including hygiene standards and environmental sustainability relevant to the aquatic animal care
key requirements of Commonwealth and relevant state/territory legislation, licensing and codes of practice related to aquatic animal species, biosecurity, health and safety, and animal welfare.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret accurately industry terminology about aquatic species and nutritional needs from valid sources Accurately interpret product information and instructions on animal products and animal care equipment
Oral communication: Use open-ended questioning, active listening, and paraphrasing and summarising to gather information and determine client requirements
Numeracy: Calculate volume, weight, area, percentage, ratio, time and application rates Accurately calculate quantities, prices and sales related data

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