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Provide nutritional requirements for animals

Provide nutritional requirements for animals

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMGEN312
State Code
ODC92
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
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare rations based on animal species needs and availability of food products.The unit applies to individuals working in the animal care industry who feed and provide nutritional requirements for animals, in a range of small to large facilities. They work under broad direction, typically in a team environment and are required to take responsibility for their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, organising processes, solving routine problems and working to schedules. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify nutritional requirements of animals
  • 1.1 Identify natural nutrient sources and types of digestive systems for animal species or groups within the workplace
  • 1.2 Align normal feeding behaviours and nutritional requirements of a range of animals
  • 1.3 Evaluate feeding strategies and methods to maximise activity and behavioural enrichment
  • 1.4 Identify characteristics of under-supply or over-supply of nutrients, and evaluate methods used to monitor nutritional uptake
2. Review food sources and calculate dietary requirements
  • 2.1 Classify food products according to nutrient content for animals cared for in the workplace
  • 2.2 Assess foodstuffs for shelf life, preparation requirements, availability and cost
  • 2.3 Identify hazards to animal and human health from food sources, and implement procedures to manage risks
  • 2.4 Estimate with reasonable accuracy or calculate feed and water requirements, based on provided diet plan
  • 2.5 Identify key food groups of animal food or diet
  • 2.6 Identify other dietary issues included in animal diets
  • 2.7 Document diet provided to animals according to workplace procedures or instructions
3. Prepare diets and provide food and water
  • 3.1 Prepare food as required by diet plan
  • 3.2 Store food safely to avoid contamination and minimise degradation or nutrient loss
  • 3.3 Provide food and water according to animal’s requirements
4. Monitor feeding and watering practices
  • 4.1 Monitor and record food and water consumption according to the workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Identify and report abnormal feed intake or feeding behaviour according to the workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Monitor animals for condition, metabolic and behavioural changes
  • 4.4 Identify reasons for poor response to diet and seek specialist advice
  • 4.5 Determine required dietary changes in consultation with supervisor
  • 4.6 Document required dietary variations and update workplace records
  • 4.7 Hand over individual dietary information to team member or client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE69 ACMGAS303 Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals Unit of competency