Unit of competency Outline

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Participate in companion animal rescue

Participate in companion animal rescue

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMAIM204
State Code
OEC21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/09/2022
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
21/09/2022
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely participate in a team responding to companion animals during incidents.The unit applies to individuals who work or volunteer to assist in companion animal incident actions. They work with others to safely participate and respond to a range of incidents involving the rescue of companion animals that may be compromised or distressed. All work must be carried out to comply with Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to an incident involving companion animals
  • 1.1 Assess incident and contribute to risk assessment to people and companion animals
  • 1.2 Participate in team briefing about incident action plan, objectives and own role
  • 1.3 Confirm and clarify incident controller instructions about own role and tasks
  • 1.4 Discuss behaviour risks and control strategies associated with companion animal species at the incident
  • 1.5 Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for risk and response
  • 1.6 Prepare rescue requirements according to workplace health and safety and biosecurity guidelines
2. Carry out allocated role and duties at incident
  • 2.1 Perform allocated tasks and role according to chain of command based on the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)
  • 2.2 Monitor and anticipate companion animal behaviour and maintain situational awareness
  • 2.3 Assist with minimising hazards, ensuring safety zones are maintained and escape routes identified
3. Assist with basic companion animal handling
  • 3.1 Approach companion animals safely and using appropriate handling methods, in a manner that minimises stress
  • 3.2 Catch or contain companion animals using safe handling and basic restraint and fear-free methods
  • 3.3 Communicate with team to assist with animal extraction according to own role
4. Assist with post-incident activities
  • 4.1 Assist with reuniting companion animals with owners, moving animals to a safe holding area and/or handling deceased animals appropriately and according to instructions
  • 4.2 Clean, decontaminate and store PPE and other equipment used at the incident according to workplace policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Report information required by relevant personnel according to incident action plan and regulatory requirements
  • 4.4 Participate in incident debrief with team
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