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Monitor and maintain dog health in the community

Monitor and maintain dog health in the community

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP032
State Code
OCS35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2021
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
15/04/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor dog health and dog population in the community and develop the necessary strategies and plans to address issues of concern.This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under supervision and within defined guidelines.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor dog health and dog population in the community.
  • 1.1. Discuss the need to monitor dog health and population with dog owners and community members to gain support.
  • 1.2. Consult with dog owners and community members to gather information on the health, population and condition of dogs.
  • 1.3. Record all findings in accordance with organisation guidelines and procedures.
  • 1.4. Report nature and extent of problem in accordance with organisation guidelines and procedures.
2. Contribute to a dog health and dog population control plan.
  • 2.1. Discuss possible strategies for dog health and population control with other staff, community and relevant others.
  • 2.2. Analyse preferred strategies to determine feasibility and appropriateness to the community.
  • 2.3. Negotiate options with dog owners and community members.
  • 2.4. Support the establishment of a plan of action with other staff, community and relevant others.
  • 2.5. Identify the roles and responsibilities of self, other staff, community and other key people in the strategies discussed.
  • 2.6. Contribute to the coordination of the plan in accordance with job role organisational requirements.
3. Implement dog health and dog population control plan.
  • 3.1. Apply safe work practices and procedures in performing own role in accordance with the dog health and dog population control plan.
  • 3.2. Assist community, organisation and relevant key people with implementation of their roles in accordance with the plan.
  • 3.3. Maintain and access effective networks which contribute to the achievement of the plan.
  • 3.4. Record results in relation to the implementation of the plan in accordance with organisation policy and procedure.
  • 3.5. Implement follow-up measures to maintain community dog health and dog population control.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ54 HLTPOP010 Monitor and maintain dog health in the community Unit of competency