ACMSPE314 — Provide general care of birds

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What an assessment for ACMSPE314 must cover

43 assessable components: 6 elements (23 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 16 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 commonly kept birds commonly housed in facility

1.1Define habitat, activity cycle and general features of birds
1.2Identify and describe external features using industry terminology
1.3Identify common birds according to taxonomy
1.4Define, interpret and document colours, markings and other identifying features

2 Identify and evaluate behavioural and housing needs

2.1Identify indicators of bird comfort and normal behaviour
2.2Recognise signs of distress and report to supervisor
2.3Identify industry standards and guidelines for housing design, environmental factors and appropriate stocking densities
2.4Evaluate current bird housing and nesting requirements to ensure animal welfare needs are met
2.5Identify behavioural enrichment activities for specific bird species

3 Approach and handle birds

3.1Identify workplace health and safety hazards associated with handling and restraining birds and implement controls to minimise risks
3.2Select and use personal protective equipment to catch, handle and restrain birds
3.3Approach, catch and restrain birds using low stress handling techniques and equipment to minimise risks to the animal and others

4 Assist with health care needs

4.1Identify signs of good health in birds
4.2Report signs of disease or other conditions to supervisor
4.3Identify general health maintenance and preventative treatment procedures and implement in line with level of job responsibility

5 Feed and water birds

5.1Identify digestive system features and relate to bird-specific feeding routines and diets
5.2Identify preferred food sources and assess samples for quality and suitability
5.3Identify potential feeding hazards and implement risk control options
5.4Prepare food in accordance with dietary needs
5.5Distribute food and water according to schedule, feeding plan or animal requirements

6 Maintain records

6.1Complete feed and treatment records noting food consumption, health and care activities
6.2Report abnormalities to supervisor
6.3Complete documentation relevant to licences and transport, where required

Performance evidence

identified the habitat, activity cycle and general features and needs of birds in two of the following groups: parrots, raptors, passerines, fowls, pigeons
provided general care for a minimum of three birds of different species, including for each: demonstrated appropriate restraint and safe handling techniques, evaluated appropriate housing to ensure animal welfare needs are met, prepared and provided food, assisted with health care needs, maintained feed and husbandry records for each bird

Knowledge evidence

anatomical structures and physiological features used to identify and classify birds
overview of Aviculture Society services and guidelines
general health maintenance and preventative treatment procedures for birds
housing, nesting, social and activity needs of birds, and environmental impacts on health and wellbeing
indicators of physical condition and signs of good health in birds, determined by observations of: activity level, assessment of body condition, excessive self-scratching or self-mutilation, feather plucking, posture and attitude, response to stimuli, appetite and dietary history, feathers and faecal matter for any abnormalities
indicators of stress or fear, including: screeching, aggression, attempted reproductive behaviours, feather plucking, self-mutilation
possible causes of distress, including: frustration of natural behaviours, unfulfilled reproductive behaviour, lack of flight opportunity, inadequate socialisation for the species
enrichment needs, including: extras to daily base diet, physical enrichment items, social enrichment, access to native foliage and food
potential hazards and risks to birds and staff during feeding and cleaning of housing, including zoonoses
safe bird handling techniques and procedures, potential hazards and control measures, including use of personal protective equipment
methods used to safely approach and handle birds, including: utilising catch cage facilities to allow for capture and restraint, positive reinforcement to encourage bird approach behaviours
the principles of animal welfare and basic overview of animal welfare assessment frameworks/models, including the Five Domains
types and impacts of food in bird diets, including natural dietary requirements for specific species
indicators of food quality, including nutritional value, freshness and shelf life, free from spoilage and pests
types of information reported and recorded in animal care workplaces
key requirements of Commonwealth and state/territory legislation, licensing and codes of practice related to captured wildlife, biosecurity, health and safety and animal welfare

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret key information and quantities specified on product labels
Numeracy: Measure quantities of food and/or health treatments accurately

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What does an assessment tool for ACMSPE314 need to cover?

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