Unit of competency Outline

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Explore job opportunities in animal care and related industries

Explore job opportunities in animal care and related industries

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMGEN101
State Code
ODC62
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/07/2021
Field of Education
120501 - Career Development Programmes
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to investigate work activities undertaken by a range of animal care and management facilities and/or services, and to explore employment opportunities.This unit applies to individuals seeking entry level work or involvement in community volunteering in the animal care and management industry. Animal care may occur in a wide variety of workplaces, including retail pet stores, boarding/day care facilities, shelters and other workplaces. In this context, individuals work alongside a supervisor in most situations, exercise limited autonomy and identify and seek help with simple problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the sectors of the animal care and related industries
  • 1.1 Identify categories of animal care employment
  • 1.2 Outline sectors within the animal care industry
  • 1.3 Identify functions within each animal care sector
2. Profile animal care job roles and functions
  • 2.1 Identify the types of roles and work functions within the animal care industry using effective observation and questioning techniques
  • 2.2 Engage with workers in animal care workplaces to identify general working conditions in functional areas of animal care
  • 2.3 Identify specific conduct and presentation standards required in animal care workplaces, including health and safety, and animal welfare and ethics requirements
3. Prepare a job application
  • 3.1 Identify local employment opportunities in animal care and related industries
  • 3.2 Review resume and job application formats to select appropriate style for context
  • 3.3 Prepare a draft resume and job application, targeting a specific animal care workplace
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD75 ACMGAS101 Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGR2 ACM10121 Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways Qualification