The PetPlan animal management induction training program
Desirae French
Abstract
While basic introductory job training has become an essential requirement for businesses today, finding cost efficient and conveniently accessible training is always a challenge for employers. This is particularly so when employing staff to work in the area of animal management. This paper sets out the details of a particularly low cost delivery system for Animal Management Officer (AMO) training.
Under the auspices of the Local Government Association of Queensland, PetPlan training providers are preparing to deliver this package, live, later this year. This is a highly portable training package and has the potential to be used anywhere in Australia. Consequently, observers (as well as trainees) are invited to attend this 'proving' session. About the authors This paper was put together as a joint effort because both authors believe with great conviction that workable occupational training for field officers is a key and as yet largely unavailable element in the pathway to better delivery in UAM.
About the authors
Desirae French Director Organisational Development Services,
LGAQ PO Box 2230
Fortitude Valley BC Qld 4006
Ph. 07 3000 2233 Fx. 07 3252 4473
Desirae and her team work closely with councils to provide a range of organisational services in human resource management, training and development and industrial relations. With the motto of 'bringing training to you', the team either arrange specialist trainers or delivers training themselves, in a variety of subjects, throughout Queensland. Always on the lookout for new initiatives to assist employees perform their jobs in this competitive environment, PetPlan is a very welcome learning opportunity that will provide flexible, accessible and cost effective training to assist with the training and development needs of new Animal Management Officers.
Dick Murray
Chiron Veterinary Services
176 Thuringowa Dve
Kirwan Qld 4817
Fx. 07 4723 1043
Email. murrayrw@usa.net
Dick Murray has been heavily involved in Urban Animal Management for some 20 years now. While he owns and works in a busy veterinary practice, Dick's all consuming 'extra-curricular' activity is UAM. If better UAM means better quality of life for pets, pet owners and indeed the whole community, it has to be a worthwhile exercise.
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