Unit of competency Outline

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Assess and impound animals

Assess and impound animals

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMACR402
State Code
BBE41
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to seize, handle and transport animals in routine situations according to relevant legislative and organisational requirements in an animal control and regulation environment. It does not include the use of firearms, chemicals or drugs in the process of seizing an animal.This unit applies to individuals who are required to assess and impound animals as part of undertaking animal control and regulatory functions. In addition to complying with legal and ethical responsibilities, individuals are required to minimise stress and discomfort for animals through gentle and calm handling and appropriate care.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the situation
  • 1.1 Assess situation to determine risk to self, bystanders, the public and target animal
  • 1.2 Maintain the safety of self, bystanders, the public and target animal
  • 1.3 Assess the appropriate mode of transport and destination suitable to the animal’s requirements
  • 1.4 Identify and access legislation and organisation requirements relevant to the workplace activity
2. Seize animal
  • 2.1 Select appropriate equipment, including personal protective equipment, for the seizure of the animal
  • 2.2 Take appropriate action to reduce hazards and risks in seizing the animal
  • 2.3 Use correct and humane animal handling techniques when seizing the animal
  • 2.4 Follow safe work practices and WHS requirements when seizing the animal
  • 2.5 Assess animal for injuries and health issues, and apply basic first aid to animal and/or self as required
  • 2.6 Follow legislative and organisational policy and procedure requirements
3. Transport animal
  • 3.1 Prepare and maintain restraints
  • 3.2 Load and restrain animal humanely
  • 3.3 Follow safe work practices and WHS requirements when transporting animal to destination
  • 3.4 Remove animal from transport restraints and unload safely and correctly at destination
  • 3.5 House and feed animal at destination
  • 3.6 Accurately enter and store records into relevant organisational management system
  • 3.7 Follow legislative and organisational policy and procedure requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3829 ACMACR402A Assess and impound animals Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODC42 ACMARM402 Assess and impound animals Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN0 ACM40117 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation Qualification