Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:20 PM AWST
22/07/2026 9:20 PM AWST
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Monitor animal reproduction
Monitor animal reproduction
Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEXH305
ACMEXH305
State Code
ODD00
ODD00
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/07/2021
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and monitor animal reproduction in accordance with the facility breeding and/or reproduction management plan. The breeding program may be for natural or artificially assisted reproduction.This unit applies to individuals who work in animal carer, keeper or aquarist roles, undertaking individual and team activities in small to large scale animal facilities. They perform work under broad direction and are required to take responsibility for their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, organising processes 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 animal reproduction requirements
- 1.1 Access and interpret facility animal population and/or reproduction management plans
- 1.2 Identify strategies within the approved plan/s to manage the population of relevant animal species
2. Interpret species-specific mating and reproduction behaviours
- 2.1 Identify features of sexually mature animals and conditions impacting on reproduction program
- 2.2 Identify courtship and mating behaviours of males and females and facility procedures for managing interactions
- 2.3 Recognise behaviours pre-birth and post-birth or post-hatching
- 2.4 Identify safety risks interacting with animals during mating or reproduction
3. Facilitate reproduction
- 3.1 Provide conditions and environmental cues conducive to reproduction and to meet species-specific requirements
- 3.2 Facilitate reproduction according to facility plan
4. Monitor breeding animals during the period of reproduction
- 4.1 Provide a suitable species-specific environment for breeding animals
- 4.2 Provide and monitor nutritional and health requirements
- 4.3 Record relevant data and observations for inclusion in reproduction management plan
- 4.4 Communicate required changes to husbandry regimes
5. Prepare and assist with birth or hatching
- 5.1 Provide suitable media to assist with birth or hatching
- 5.2 Monitor birth or hatching of young animals
- 5.3 Implement adequate safeguards to maximise the survival of offspring
- 5.4 Assess and manage post-birth or post-hatching behaviour
- 5.5 Assess breeding outcomes and recommend updates for inclusion in facility breeding plan
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBE62 | ACMCAN306 | Monitor animal reproduction | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR1 | ACM30321 | Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care | Qualification |