ACMBEH406 — Conduct group training classes for animal owners or carers

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What an assessment for ACMBEH406 must cover

49 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Develop group training program

1.1Research community and legislative requirements for conducting animal training classes
1.2Research normal behaviour and common training issues owners experience for relevant breed groups and species
1.3Determine appropriate training strategies for species based on current scientifically validated animal learning theory and methodology
1.4Develop a training program to meet the needs of the client group
1.5Prepare and sequence class training plans to achieve measurable goals
1.6Select suitable venue to conduct classes based on safety, group size, and availability
1.7Assess the health and safety risks and take appropriate actions

2 Promote and organise group training program

2.1Determine costings for classes and prepare information on prices to be charged
2.2Prepare promotional materials and distribute according to workplace requirements
2.3Take bookings for classes and respond to enquiries professionally
2.4Gather background information about animals, address behaviour suitability or training concerns, and finalise class arrangements

3 Conduct group training classes

3.1Set up venue and select and use appropriate training equipment according to training plans
3.2Conduct classes according to training plans, industry standards, and workplace health and safety and animal welfare and ethics requirements
3.3Provide clear instructions and respond to queries using appropriate terminology and tone for the group and individuals
3.4Monitor and manage behaviour and interactions between animals and people
3.5Provide individual assistance and feedback, and discuss progress with class participants
3.6Adjust training plans to address identified behaviour or training needs and set out-of-class follow-up activities
3.7Restore physical environment at conclusion of the classes, and collect, store, clean and sanitise training equipment according to workplace requirements
3.8Maintain class and client records according to workplace requirements

4 Provide follow-up advice to clients

4.1Advise clients on suitable training or enrichment activities for their animal
4.2Advise clients on longer-term management strategies suitable for their animal
4.3Advise on a range of relevant companion animal activities available in the area, including clubs, shows and sports

5 Review and update group training plans

5.1Gather feedback from class participants according to workplace requirements
5.2Review group feedback and incorporate personal observations to make modifications or improvements to the training plans

Performance evidence

researched training strategies to achieve at least four desirable behaviours or specific training outcomes
documented a training program, comprising at least four classes of 30–60-minute duration, to address client group needs
conducted at least two group training programs with animals of different life stages or different species – each program must have at least four classes (with at least four animals in each class), covering: • training new exercises • revising previously trained exercises
provided clear instructions to clients and responded to queries or requests for assistance
monitored and interpreted the behaviour and interactions of animals and owners to ensure a safe training environment
provided feedback on progress and individual assistance to participants and animals using effective communication techniques
reviewed and updated at least one training program based on participant feedback and personal observations

Knowledge evidence

range of common breeds or species relevant to workplace, and characteristics of their stages of development, health requirements and social needs
types of species and activities covered in group training classes
breed or species-specific behaviour, including: • normal, healthy behaviour • how to recognise body language and determine the likely emotional state • how to recognise signs of stress and its effect on behaviour and management • signs of undesirable or maladaptive behaviours • animal enrichment requirements
basic animal anatomy, physiology and exercise requirements related to animal’s life-stage and physical ability
key concepts of animal learning theory, training and conditioning, including: • associative learning – operant and classical conditioning • non-associative learning – habituation and sensitisation • primary and secondary reinforcers • schedules of reinforcement • desensitisation and counter conditioning
positive reinforcement conditioning techniques and tools, including: • luring • targeting • capturing and shaping (prompted and free)
key features, benefits and limitation of guidelines for animal trainers, including: • Least Intrusive Effective Behaviour Intervention (LIEBI model) • Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) training • Hierarchy of Procedures for Humane and Effective Practice
strategies to promote or advertise classes
criteria for suitable and safe physical training environments and/or venues
methods for obtaining client and animal information
formats for training programs and class or lesson plans
techniques for delivering information to groups
types, purpose and safe use of species-specific reinforcers
safe, low stress animal handling and humane restraint techniques and procedures

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret current scientifically validated information to maintain knowledge of animal behaviour and training techniques
Writing: Structure and document training plans logically using workplace formats and terminology
Oral communication: Determine client requirements through open-ended questioning, active listening, paraphrasing and summarising
Numeracy: Calculate and sequence timing of activities when planning sessions • Perform calculations related to costs, including percentage, average and ratio

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