This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with biosecurity and infection control policies and procedures in animal care workplaces and relevant field locations. Workplaces may include veterinary practices, catteries/kennels/shelters, pet grooming and equine services.

This unit applies to animal care workers who have a duty of care to maintain biosecurity and infection control standards. They work under broad direction, take responsibility for their own work, solve routine problems and use discretion and judgement in the use of available resources.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.