This three day course is of particular relevance to individuals involved in Animal Control and Regulation and those who work in shelters and pounds.

This unit of competency covers the process of providing appropriate management of impounded and surrendered animals including receiving animals, assessing their health and temperament, maintaining pound hygiene, quarantine procedures and infection control, providing the appropriate level of care for animals, undertaking appropriate procedures to reunite lost pets with their owners and discharging animals.

Participants will be introduced to and trained in the use of relevant equipment, including protective clothing. Participants will also gather information on the animals received, process documentation and ensure that appropriate records are kept.

Pound hygiene and infection control measures will be detailed. The daily care and maintenance of impounded animals will be addressed and participants will be given tools to calculate the requirements to run and budget for pound operation. Participants will also receive training in recognising signs of ill-health, so that an affected animal may receive veterinary care.

Preparation of the animals for discharge will be addressed including: microchip insertion and recording; de-sexing; documentation and record keeping practices; and relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

Practical sessions will include performing pound cleaning procedures to the required standard (for both cats and dogs); and admitting, processing and discharging animals to members of the public. Financial processes such as cash handling and receipting will also be addressed where appropriate.

Various scenarios will be enacted in classroom sessions to facilitate planning for events that can present significant challenges to a pound operator. These sessions will encourage group communication and the use of external resources such as chemical hazard sheets and veterinary advice.

Throughout the unit OHS issues will be paramount to ensure that participants are aware of potential risks and that they learn methods to mitigate them in their work role. These risks include zoonotic infection, handling of toxic chemicals and risk of an animal bite or kick from a large animal.

This three day course is conducted at the Animal Aid premises at 35 Killara Rd, Coldstream (Melways reference: 281 F7). This course is relevant to anyone who works professionally in a pound or shelter. Please contact our Education Officer Linda Marston on 03 9739 0300 or email training@animalaid.org.au for more information.

If you would like to apply for one of these courses please click the register link for your desired dates below. Spaces for these courses are limited and application should be made early to avoid disappointment.

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