Certificate II Animal Care - Work In The Animal Care Industry

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Project assessment Criteria Unit code and name ACMGEN201 | Work in the animal care industry Qualification/Course code and name Select your Qualification/Course code and name from the dropdown . Student details Student number 880695784 Student name Shyarna Johnson Assessment declaration Note: If you are an online student, you will be required to complete this declaration on the TAFE NSW online learning platform when you upload your assessment. This assessment is my original work and has not been:  plagiarised or copied from any source without providing due acknowledgement.    written for me by any other person except where such collaboration has been authorised by the Teacher/Assessor concerned. Student signature and date Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 1 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

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Version: 20220406 Date created: 31 March 2022 © 2022 TAFE NSW RTO Provider Number 90003 | CRICOS Provider Code: 00591E This assessment can be found in the: Learning Bank The content in this document is copyright © TAFE NSW 2022 and should not be reproduced without the permission of TAFE NSW. Information contained in this document is correct at the time of printing: 3 December 2023. For current information please refer to our website or your Teacher/Assessor as appropriate. Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 3 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

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Assessment instructions Table 1 Assessment instructions Assessment details Instructions Assessment overview The objective of this assessment is to assess your knowledge and performance required to carry out animal care work, using ethical and humane practices and contributing to a productive work environment. Assessment event number 3 of 3 Instructions for this assessment This is a project-based assessment that assesses your knowledge and performance of the unit. This assessment is in 3 parts: 1. Part 1: Animal identification 2. Part 2: Describe animals 3. Part 3: Work in the animal care industry And is supported by:  Assessment feedback  Supporting documents Note : This assessment may contain links to external resources. If a link does not work, copy and paste the URL directly into your browser. Submission instructions On completion of this assessment, you are required to submit it to your Teacher/Assessor for marking. Where possible, submission and upload of all required assessment files should be via the TAFE NSW online learning platform. It is important that you keep a copy of all electronic and hardcopy assessments submitted to TAFE and complete the assessment declaration when submitting the assessment. What do I need to do to achieve a satisfactory result? To achieve a satisfactory result for this assessment you must answer all the questions correctly. If a resit is required to achieve a satisfactory result it will be conducted at an agreed time after a suitable revision period. What do I need to provide? • TAFE NSW student account username and password. If you do not know your username and password, contact your campus or Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 4 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

Assessment details Instructions Assessment overview The objective of this assessment is to assess your knowledge and performance required to carry out animal care work, using ethical and humane practices and contributing to a productive work environment. service centre on 131601. • Computer or other device with word processing software and internet access. • Writing materials, if required. • Calculator, pens, measuring equipment, reference documents What the Teacher/Assesso r will provide Access to this assessment and learning resources, including the student workbook and any supporting documents or links. ARCACIA Employment Agreement https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/items/944ad4ed-94bc-4516-a197- 71037d380c66/0/?attachment.uuid=2d2717aa-4aa7-400c-9394- 7c734fe06939 Pay Guide - Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award https://services.fairwork.gov.au/download/payguides.html? file=animal-care-and-veterinary-services-award-ma000118-pay- guide.docx ARCACIA Code of Conduct [Long URL: https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/items/d2db9dfa-55b6- 4ce0-b7dd-1b275c4b0072/0/?attachment.uuid=98860ee7-7574-4d06- 866a-5a4c225d2b19] ARCACIA Infection control policy and procedure [Long URL: https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/items/d2db9dfa-55b6- 4ce0-b7dd-1b275c4b0072/0/?attachment.uuid=a81e1f40-0531-44ac- b35d-c8ed48a73a11] ARCACIA Procedure for cleaning dog kennels [Long URL: https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/items/d2db9dfa-55b6- 4ce0-b7dd-1b275c4b0072/0/?attachment.uuid=9ed4b232-dda4-4aad- 9fe1-26c25b4ef3dd] ARCACIA Animal welfare policy and procedure [Long URL: https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/items/d2db9dfa-55b6- 4ce0-b7dd-1b275c4b0072/0/?attachment.uuid=a6c2f72c-d818-444b- b546-d2b323885d57] Due date Refer to training plan Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 5 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

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Specific task instructions The instructions and the criteria in the tasks and activities will be used by your Teacher/Assessor to determine if you have satisfactorily completed this assessment event. Use these instructions as a guide to ensure you demonstrate the required knowledge and skills. This assessment is in 3 parts: 1. Animal identification 2. Describe animals 3. Work in the animal care industry Submit Once completed you need to submit this assessment and the required tasks and activities to your assessor for marking. Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 7 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

Part 1: Animal identification In this task , you are required to conduct research to identify a range of animal breeds and species . Animal identification 1. Conduct research to identify the pictured animals by group, species, breed, scientific and common names . Table 2 Animal Identification Animal 1 Image by fotshot under Pixabay license Group (class): mammal Species: cow Breed: highland Scientific name: bos taurus Common name: highland or cow Animal 2 Image by MrsKirk72 under Pixabay license Group (class): reptile Species: lizard Scientific name: blue tongue Common name: blue tongue Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 8 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

Animal Identification Animal 3 Image by Daniel Albany under Pixabay license Group (class): domestic mammal Species: domestic mammal Breed: beagle Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris Common name: beagle Animal 4 Image by Republica under Pixabay license Group (class): domestic mammal Species: domestic Breed: Norwegian forest cat Scientific name: Felis catus Common name: skogkatt Animal 5 Image by pen_ash under Pixabay license Group (class): Mammalia Species: marsupial Scientific name: Vombatus ursinus Common name: wambat Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 9 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

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Animal Identification Animal 6 Image by JonPauling under Pixabay license Group (class): Mammalia Species: omnivorous mammals Scientific name: Vulpes Common name: fox Animal 7 Image by PublicDomainPictures under Pixabay license Group (class): birds Species: bird Scientific name: Gymnorhina tibicen Common name: magpie Animal 8 Image by ubcimo under Pixabay license Group (class): sharks Species: blacktip shark Scientific name: Selachimorpha Common name: sharks Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 10 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

Animal Identification Animal 9 Image by Linzmeier1 under Pixabay license Group (class): Mammalia Species: Equus caballus Breed: Clydesdale horse Scientific name: Equus caballus Common name: Budweiser Clydesdales Animal 10 Image by Hans under Pixabay license Group (class): Coldwater fish Species: fresh water Scientific name: Carassius auratus Common name: goldfish Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 11 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

Part 2: Describe animals In this task, you are required to document a description of 2 animals . Complete this task for 2 different species of your choice. Alternatively, your assessor may provide 2 species for you. Describe animals Document a brief description of the individual animal/s into the Describe Animals template, including: 1. Identifiable characteristics including:  Species/breed  Age and sex  Colours/markings/patterns  Weight and size/height (estimates ok)  Identification method, e.g., microchip, ear tag 2. Temperament traits of the species and breed 3. Physical and social environment needs of the animal 4. Indicators of normal and undesirable or maladaptive behaviour of animal within the physical and social environment 5. Basic animal body language signs and communication that indicate potential safety risks Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 12 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

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Describe animals Complete the table for the 2 species. Table 3 Criteria Animal 1 Animal 2 1. Identifiable characteristics Species/breed: red nose pity and staffie Age: five months and six days Sex: female Colour/markings/patterns: blue with ripples through her fur Weight: 17 to 24 IBS Size/Height: 17 to 22 inches Identification: doesn’t have a chip just yet Species/breed: cat Age: 4 months old Sex: male Colour/markings/patterns: black and white patterns Weight: four pounds Size/Height:2.5 kilos Identification: doesn’t have a chip just yet 2. Temperament traits of the species and breed She is a very hyper and loving puppy she loves to play fight with the other dogs she’s always gentle with adults/kids and she’s a red nose cross staffie She’s very playful with kids and loves toddlers but still is very sceptical of adults so far 3. Physical and social environment needs of the animal Physical needs: walks everyday play time with people. Social environment: loves to be around people mainly kids and is always going up to people and jumping on them she loves attention. Physical needs: she loves to go outside and climb the trees and loves sleeping with toddlers and is always happy gets fed every day. Social environment: she’s very anti-social as I’ve said before she loves being around kids mostly other than that doesn’t really like Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 13 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

Criteria Animal 1 Animal 2 adults. 4. Normal and undesirable or maladaptive behaviour Normal behaviour: Always happy never snaps at anyone but loves to play fight when she is very excited. Undesirable or maladaptive behaviour: she hasn’t displayed any maladaptive or undesirable behaviour as of yet. Normal behaviour: is a happy go lucky little kitten and loves the attention from toddlers when she can get it. Undesirable or maladaptive behaviour: she hasn’t displayed any maladaptive or undesirable behaviour yet 5. Basic animal body language signs and communication that indicate potential safety risks Body language signs: always on alert but calm which tells me there’s no danger. Risks: theirs not risks that suggest that she could be hostile towards others. Body language signs: always calm around people she knows and isn’t hostile or a risk to anyone. Risks: theirs not risks that suggest that she could be hostile towards others. Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 14 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

Part 3: Work in the animal care industry In this task, you are required to collect and interpret information about animal care industry work functions, employment terms and conditions. Refer to the ARCACIA Employment Agreement [Long URL: https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/items/944ad4ed-94bc-4516-a197- 71037d380c66/0/?attachment.uuid=2d2717aa-4aa7-400c-9394-7c734fe06939 ] and then answer questions 1, 2, 3 and 4. 1. Identify the 2 parties that enter the Agreement. a. you b. employer 2. List 4 conditions that are outlined in the Employment Agreement document that the Employee and Employer agree to. a. Serve on civic and charitable boards. b. manages personal, financial, and legal affairs and investments. c. on at least one additional for-profit board of directors (and any committees related thereto); provided, further, that in all events you shall be permitted to continue to engage in the activities set forth on Schedule. d. The Company shall adopt, and You agree to be subject to and comply with, policies related to Your outside business activities, which policies shall also address any fees You may receive during the term of Your employment in connection with serving on boards or committees of any third-party entities. 3. State what the Agreement says about how an employee’s work duties can be changed. The arrangement cannot be changed during your employment, unless agreed to in writing by the Board. 4. Identify one employee benefit outlined in the Agreement. Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 15 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

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all services rendered by You pursuant to this Agreement, Acacia will pay You, subject to your adherence to all the terms of this Agreement, and You will accept as full compensation here under. Refer to the Pay Guide - Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award : [Long URL: https://services.fairwork.gov.au/download/payguides.html?file=animal-care-and- veterinary-services-award-ma000118-pay-guide.docx] on the Australian Government Fair Work Website, and then answer questions 5 and 6. 5. Determine the weekly pay rate for an adult employee working full-time as a Level 3 Animal Attendant. A level 3 animal attendants weekly pay is $995.00 6. Identify the 4 hourly rates listed for a full-time adult employee employed at the introductory reception level. a. level 1 - $882.80 b. level 2 - $954.00 c. level 3 - $995.00 d. level 4 - 1,085.60 Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 16 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

Read the Scenarios 1, 3, and 4 and the relevant ARCACIA Workplace policies and procedures. Then answer Questions 7, 8, 9 and 10. Scenario 1 You are working in the ARCACIA Shelter and are helping a client to complete adoption paperwork. The new owner is a television celebrity, and you are a fan of their work. You gather personal information, such as name, address, phone and email contact details to complete the adoption process. When you’re finished, you take a selfie with them and their new pet and later post it to your social media accounts, tagging ARCACIA. You’re sure it’s fine because you texted the celebrity from your personal phone to check if it is OK with them that you shared the picture. Refer to the ARCACIA Code of Conduct and, in particular, review the sections about Confidentiality, Dealing with the media and Social media. [Long URL: https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/items/d2db9dfa-55b6-4ce0-b7dd- 1b275c4b0072/0/?attachment.uuid=98860ee7-7574-4d06-866a-5a4c225d2b19] 7. Explain if your actions in the scenario are either aligned or in breach of the ARCACIA Code of Conduct, and why. In breach or not: it is in breach of the ARCACIA Code of conduct. Why: I because it’s not okay that your sure its okay to post a picture of someone you have no right in doing so when its not your right and you can not tag ARCACIA and not messaging them from your personal account it’s just not okay. Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 17 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

Scenario 2 You are working in the ARCACIA veterinary hospital, and a young dog has presented to reception with severe vomiting and diarrhoea. The patient is admitted for veterinary assessment and treatment, they will be housed in isolation until the cause of the illness is confirmed. The dog has an episode of vomiting and diarrhoea on the waiting room floor. Refer to the ARCACIA Infection control policy and procedure , and in particular, refer to the section on Spill management to answer the following question. [Long URL: https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/items/d2db9dfa-55b6-4ce0-b7dd- 1b275c4b0072/0/?attachment.uuid=a81e1f40-0531-44ac-b35d-c8ed48a73a11] 8. List 5 examples of equipment you would need to manage the biological spill in the scenario. a. PPE, such as glasses, gloves, and gown. b. absorbent pads, granules, pillows, or paper towel. c. biohazard waste bags. d. mops, brooms, and dust pans e. cleaning chemicals. Scenario 3 You are working in the ARCACIA Shelter and are using disinfectants and other chemicals to clean animal enclosures. Refer to the ARCACIA Procedure for cleaning dog kennels to answer the following question. [Long URL: https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/items/d2db9dfa-55b6-4ce0-b7dd- 1b275c4b0072/0/?attachment.uuid=9ed4b232-dda4-4aad-9fe1-26c25b4ef3dd] 9. ARCACIA is committed to achieving its goal of being an industry leader in sustainability and aims to prevent pollution. Identify 2 environmentally sustainable elements of the procedure for cleaning dog kennels. a. Remove food and water containers, empty water, place any leftover food into the waste bin, pick up faeces and place in waste bin, Remove bedding; if soiled place in wash basket, if Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 18 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

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unsoiled hang on fencing to air, Clean the floor and walls with cleaner, use the broom to scrub the floor, runs in the concrete and any marks on the walls. b. Rinse and replace water container with clean water, replace clean bedding once the kennel area is dry, remove all cleaning equipment from the kennel area, Return the dog back into the kennel, reward with a treat and enrichment item, place all waste in a commercial waste bin, Make sure drain waste baskets are cleaned and waste placed in the commercial waste bin, Check all animals have water and bedding, a clean kennel area, that all gates and boundary fences are locked and secure. Scenario 4 You are working at the ARCACIA Shelter. Your supervisor has asked you to apply the ARCACIA animal welfare framework to monitor the wellbeing of the dogs and cats waiting for adoption. Refer to the ARCACIA Animal welfare policy and procedure to answer the following question. [Long URL: https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/items/d2db9dfa-55b6-4ce0-b7dd- 1b275c4b0072/0/?attachment.uuid=a6c2f72c-d818-444b-b546-d2b323885d57] 10. In the table provided, list the 5 domains of animal welfare. For each Domain, give an example of an observation that would help you to monitor the animal’s welfare and wellbeing. Table 4 5 Domains Example of an observation Nutrition The right number of nutritious foods consumed in a pleasurable experience. Environmental The offer of conditions from adaptive choices of variety. Health The physically sound such as uninjured, disease free for the animals enjoyment and good health. Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 19 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

5 Domains Example of an observation Behaviour The environmental focused and inter animal activities are satisfying and engaging. Mental State The animals experience with comfort, pleasure, interest and confidence. Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 20 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

Image attributions Table 5 Photo Attribution Part 1 Q1 Image by fotshot under Pixabay license Part 1 Q1 Image by MrsKirk72 under Pixabay license Part 1 Q1 Image by Daniel Albany under Pixabay license Part 1 Q1 Image by Republica under Pixabay license Part 1 Q1 Image by pen_ash under Pixabay license Part 1 Q1 Image by JonPauling under Pixabay license Part 1 Q1 Image by PublicDomainPictures under Pixabay license Part 1 Q1 Image by ubcimo under Pixabay license Part 1 Q1 Image by Linzmeier1 under Pixabay license Part 1 Q1 Image by Hans under Pixabay license Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 21 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

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Assessment feedback NOTE: This section must have the Teacher/Assessor and student signature to complete the feedback. If you are submitting through the TAFE NSW online learning platform, your Teacher/Assessor will give you feedback via the platform. Assessment outcome ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory Assessor feedback ☐ Has the assessment declaration for this assessment event been signed and dated by the student? ☐ Are you assured that the evidence presented for assessment is the student’s own work? ☐ Was reasonable adjustment in place for this assessment event? If yes, ensure it is detailed on the assessment document. Comments : Assessor name, signature and date Student acknowledgement of assessment outcome Would you like to make any comments about this assessment? Student name, signature and date 8/08/2023 Document title: ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3 Page 22 of 22 Resource ID: APT_21_001_ACMGEN201_AE_Pro3of3

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