ACMBEH301 — Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals

1 Prepare for interaction with animal

• 1.1Assess environment and establish a safe and secure environment for interacting with animals according to workplace policies and procedures
• 1.2Obtain information about the animal from relevant sources to inform approach to animal
• 1.3Identify hazards and infection control procedures, and minimise risks to self, other people and animals
• 1.4Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment appropriate for animal interaction
• 1.5Prepare equipment for securing the animal if required

2 Identify and interpret animal behaviour

• 2.1Identify animal by species or breed group, physical characteristics and visible identification
• 2.2Recognise common behavioural traits for the species or breed group
• 2.3Observe animal body language and other signs to interpret the animal’s likely emotional state, arousal level, and likely motivations for the behaviour observed
• 2.4Identify individual animal triggers, stressors or species-specific behaviours that may impact on behaviour and pose potential safety risks
• 2.5Choose appropriate low stress handling techniques based on observation of the animal’s behaviour

3 Move animal safely and securely

• 3.1Check other animals are safe and secure prior to moving the animal
• 3.2Approach and move around animal in a calm and non-threatening manner
• 3.3Move animal or remove from enclosure using low stress handling techniques
• 3.4Secure animal safely in suitable environment using humane restraints, if required, according to workplace requirements
• 3.5Prepare and load animal for transport, where required, ensuring safe restraints or housing according to species and workplace requirements

4 Handle animals for intended activity

• 4.1Use species-appropriate low stress techniques and equipment to safely secure, position and manage animal
• 4.2Adjust handling based on situation, individual animal and its responses to being handled
• 4.3Undertake intended activity ensuring personal and animal safety, and minimising animal stress
• 4.4Follow workplace procedures for hygiene and sanitation after handling the animal
• 4.5Provide feedback, using objective descriptions of animal behaviour, to relevant team members according to workplace procedures
• 4.6Update animal records in workplace record-keeping system

What does an assessment tool for ACMBEH301 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMBEH301 needs to address all 42 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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