ACMBEH501 — Work collaboratively to manage complex animal behaviour

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What an assessment for ACMBEH501 must cover

72 assessable components: 5 elements (25 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 42 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 Research and maintain current information on animal behaviour and training

1.1Identify common behavioural issues, and context-specific, undesirable and maladaptive behaviours, in relevant species
1.2Recognise behavioural indicators of different emotional states in animals, and their potential consequences
1.3Research and analyse information on current ethical, scientifically validated approaches to training and behaviour management
1.4Evaluate consequences of different approaches and methodologies, and equipment used for training and behaviour management

2 Assess animal and individual client requirements

2.1Obtain a general profile of client and animal and specific information about the behaviours of concern, taking into consideration environmental set-up, antecedents, regularity, and history of consequences
2.2Obtain further history of the animal’s behaviour and living situation as indicated by reported history
2.3Conduct an assessment of the animal, client and animal relationship and environment, considering the behavioural impact on other affected people and animals
2.4Analyse findings and determine personal competency to undertake work with client
2.5Discuss and confirm potential training and behaviour management approaches, methodology and techniques with client, if the case is within scope of personal competency
2.6Refer client to another animal professional if the case is beyond personal competency

3 Collaborate with behaviour veterinarian or other qualified professional to determine program requirements

3.1Accept referrals from behaviour veterinarian or another qualified professional
3.2Review background information and animal history, and desired goals
3.3Discuss behaviour management methodology, techniques and proposed program with behaviour veterinarian or qualified professional
3.4Establish arrangements for reporting progress and issues

4 Implement constructive management and training techniques

4.1Implement the agreed training and behaviour management program establishing measurable goals and outcomes for client and animal
4.2Provide clear instruction and support to client on animal management and training program
4.3Use humane techniques to reinforce behaviours and manage successive approximations for animal to achieve goals
4.4Provide constructive feedback to client and stakeholders on progress throughout program
4.5Educate client on reasonableness of expectations and agreed goals throughout program
4.6Discuss reasons for any required changes to the training and behaviour management program or to any equipment used in the program

5 Evaluate outcomes of training and behaviour management program

5.1Compare program outcomes with intended goals and measures
5.2Seek further advice from behaviour veterinarian or other qualified professional to address unresolved issues, if required
5.3Discuss concepts and strategies to maintain longer-term management and training goals
5.4Provide advice and instruction in ongoing training and behaviour management
5.5Maintain training and client records according to workplace requirements

Performance evidence

researched strategies to address at least three different animal behavioural issues, selected from: fear, anxiety, aggression towards humans or other animals, predation, behaviour problem with another medical basis, repetitive behaviours (stereotypies), reactivity
developed, implemented and evaluated a training and behaviour change plan to address the three different behavioural issues selected above, including: one working collaboratively with a behaviour veterinarian or other qualified professional, one working directly with an individual client.

Knowledge evidence

professional ethics for work in animal training and behaviour sector, including:
personal competency – knowledge and expertise
business ethics, informed consent and confidentiality
protocols for working with other qualified professionals
use of humane, ethical, scientifically validated methodologies and techniques
professional networks and mentoring options
range of qualified professionals with specialised skills, including:
behaviour veterinarian, including a veterinarian with an interest in animal behaviour or a veterinarian with Membership to Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS)
registered Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine (SVBM)
animal physiotherapist
key concepts of species-specific ethology, animal social behaviour
species-specific animal body language and behavioural signs, including:
signs of stress
gross and fine body movement and vocalisation (where relevant)
patterns of behaviour, including frequency, duration and intensity
general overview of triggers, motivating factors and reinforcers
signs of emotional states/arousal and their social and environmental triggers, including:
concept of anthropomorphism
social behavioural signs with animals and people
signs indicating an animal is presenting an unreasonable risk to itself or people, and what to do in these cases
basic physiology, including stress physiology; threat perception and coping behaviours; impulsivity and other aspects of animal personality
key concepts of animal learning, conditioning and training:
associative learning – operant and classical conditioning, including extinction, desensitisation and counter-conditioning and differential reinforcement
non-associative – habituation and sensitisation
primary and secondary reinforcers
schedules of reinforcement
species or breed specific training requirements and considerations
positive reinforcement conditioning techniques, including luring, targeting, and shaping (prompted and free)
importance of management of the animal’s environment, health and behaviour, including:
awareness of the effect of domesticated/captive/urbanised lifestyles on natural behaviour needs
providing species-specific basic needs in domesticated/captive/urbanised environments
impact of medical problems and chronic pain on animal behaviour
awareness of use of medication in behaviour management
overview of key features 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
how to format, conduct and analyse assessments on the animal, the client/animal relationship and the environment in which the behaviour occurs
formats for documenting training and behaviour management plans
application of the principles of animal welfare and ethics, including:
safe, low stress and defensive animal handling and humane restraint techniques and procedures
commonly used animal training equipment.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret critical information accurately from scientific documentation related to animal training and behaviour management
Writing: Use industry terminology and accepted formats when completing professional reports
Oral communication: Use open-ended questions, active listening, paraphrasing and summarising to obtain information Use appropriate language to explain animal training and behaviour concepts to professionals and non-professionals

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