Unit of competency Outline

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Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals

Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEXH304
State Code
ODC54
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/07/2021
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to secure and handle animals, including assisting with the capture, restraint and herding or moving of animals in a manner that ensures human and animal safety and minimises negative impacts on animals.This unit applies to individuals who work in animal carer, keeper or aquarist roles, undertaking individual and team activities in small to large scale animal facilities. They perform work under broad direction and are required to take responsibility for their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, organising processes and working to schedules.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan the capture and restraint of animals
  • 1.1 Confirm location, species and identification of specific animals to be captured and restrained
  • 1.2 Apply animal training and conditioned behaviours or plan species-appropriate capture and restraint methods according to facility procedures
  • 1.3 Participate in team briefing, confirming roles of individuals and risks involved to effect safe capture and restraint
  • 1.4 Anticipate animal behaviour and reactions, and confirm indicators for abandoning capture or restraint attempt
  • 1.5 Select species-appropriate equipment for capture or restraint and check working order
2. Capture, restrain and move animals
  • 2.1 Use capture and restraint equipment in a safe, low stress and humane manner
  • 2.2 Provide assistance to restrain animal for veterinarian or authorised personnel to administer chemical restraints, as required and according to job role requirements
  • 2.3 Use species-specific techniques to handle, herd or move animals and minimise their stress
  • 2.4 Monitor animals carefully for distress, injury or response to chemical restraint
3. Assist with animal transportation requirements
  • 3.1 Prepare animals for transportation within or outside facility
  • 3.2 Select and prepare transport containers appropriate to the species and to comply with appropriate live animal transport regulations
  • 3.3 Follow protocols and facility procedures for shipment or transfer
  • 3.4 Complete relevant documentation and reports accurately
4. Conclude capture, restraint and movement activity
  • 4.1 Follow facility procedures for disposal of biological waste materials
  • 4.2 Clean, maintain and store capture and restraint equipment
  • 4.3 Participate in debriefing sessions with relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE91 ACMCAN305 Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals Unit of competency
BBE55 ACMCAS304 Capture, handle and transport companion animals Unit of competency