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Develop a plan for the rescue of companion animals during major incidents

Develop a plan for the rescue of companion animals during major incidents

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMAIM501
State Code
OED20
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
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/09/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a plan that relates to the rescue of companion animals during major incidents.This unit applies to individuals who apply research and planning skills and knowledge to plan for companion animal emergency rescue activity. They analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of emergency planning activities. It applies to individuals who work autonomously and apply in-depth, technical skills and knowledge to provide and communicate solutions for predictable and unpredictable problems within their scope of professional practice.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. Determine requirements for a companion animal major incident rescue plan
  • 1.1 Consider the likelihood of various major incidents within the local area and conduct a risk assessment
  • 1.2 Research existing local, state/territory and federal government incident rescue plans
  • 1.3 Identify the features and facilities of the local area and how they impact upon major incident risks
  • 1.4 Identify companion animal emergency requirements during major incidents
  • 1.5 Research regulatory requirements that impact upon rescue operations, relocation issues and facility requirements
  • 1.6 Identify workplace health and safety, animal welfare practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements relevant to an incident
2. Identify and liaise with appropriate community organisations
  • 2.1 Identify community organisations to be involved in a rescue plan, and consolidate information on roles in an information database
  • 2.2 Identify restrictions and barriers to effective liaison, and develop processes to promote communication with relevant emergency management stakeholders and companion animal owners in the local area
  • 2.3 Consult with local, state/territory and federal government agencies and incident landowner/manager as required, to identify and clarify roles and responsibilities in the plan
  • 2.4 Consult appropriate community stakeholders to discuss emergency processes and related budget requirements
  • 2.5 Consult with identified community organisations to identify and determine roles and responsibilities in the plan
3. Identify roles for volunteers in a companion animal major incident rescue plan
  • 3.1 Determine roles within the plan that have clearly defined responsibilities suitable to delegate to volunteers
  • 3.2 Document volunteer roles, training requirements and self-care strategies according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Establish training requirements for volunteers to understand the plan and perform their role
4. Validate and document plan
  • 4.1 Review findings and seek feedback from appropriate stakeholders on priorities, movement methods, potential site suitability, resource and regulatory requirements, Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)principles and incident escalation contingencies and adjust plan as required
  • 4.2 Finalise, validate and document the plan for the rescue of companion animals during major incidents in an appropriate and accessible format
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