ACMGEN312 — Provide nutritional requirements for animals

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41 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 12 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 Identify nutritional requirements of animals

1.1Identify natural nutrient sources and types of digestive systems for animal species or groups within the workplace
1.2Align normal feeding behaviours and nutritional requirements of a range of animals
1.3Evaluate feeding strategies and methods to maximise activity and behavioural enrichment
1.4Identify 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

2.1Classify food products according to nutrient content for animals cared for in the workplace
2.2Assess foodstuffs for shelf life, preparation requirements, availability and cost
2.3Identify hazards to animal and human health from food sources, and implement procedures to manage risks
2.4Estimate with reasonable accuracy or calculate feed and water requirements, based on provided diet plan
2.5Identify key food groups of animal food or diet
2.6Identify other dietary issues included in animal diets
2.7Document diet provided to animals according to workplace procedures or instructions

3 Prepare diets and provide food and water

3.1Prepare food as required by diet plan
3.2Store food safely to avoid contamination and minimise degradation or nutrient loss
3.3Provide food and water according to animal’s requirements

4 Monitor feeding and watering practices

4.1Monitor and record food and water consumption according to the workplace procedures
4.2Identify and report abnormal feed intake or feeding behaviour according to the workplace procedures
4.3Monitor animals for condition, metabolic and behavioural changes
4.4Identify reasons for poor response to diet and seek specialist advice
4.5Determine required dietary changes in consultation with supervisor
4.6Document required dietary variations and update workplace records
4.7Hand over individual dietary information to team member or client

Performance evidence

There must be evidence that the individual has provided a nutritionally appropriate diet for a minimum of three different animals. The three animals selected must include two species and include at least two different individual dietary needs.
prepared animal diet in consultation with relevant personnel
prepared, stored and distributed food according to animal needs and workplace quality control procedures and hygiene practices
monitored animal response to feeding program and reviewed diet in consultation with supervisor.

Knowledge evidence

animal classifications that influence dietary needs and styles of eating
key food groups in animal food or diet, including protein, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral supplement and fibre content
behavioural features related to feeding styles and unsuitable responses to diets
methods used to monitor nutritional uptake, including: comparing food distributed and food not eaten, estimating condition scores, weighing animals
principles of contamination and cross-contamination
species-specific feed products available and approved in Australia, including availability, cost, shelf life, method of storage, preparation and presentation to animals
feeding methods of different animals, including the use of safe, low stress animal handling/interaction techniques
appropriate food storage and feeding containers for different animals
common nutrition-related health problems and health problems that impact an animal’s diet
importance of compliance with veterinary or supervisor instructions for specific animals
sources of nutrients for particular animal classes and groups
potential causes of poor response to diets.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret species-specific dietary and nutritional terminology in workplace policies and procedures
Writing: Use biological and industry terminology when completing records
Oral communication: Use open-ended questioning, active listening, paraphrasing and summarising to identify animal dietary issues and possible resolutions with relevant personnel
Numeracy: Calculate volume, weight, area, ratio, time and application rates; Measure, interpret and record animal weight, length and other relevant objective indicators of change in physiological status

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