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Coordinate large animal movement and evacuation

Coordinate large animal movement and evacuation

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMAIM401
State Code
OBD80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/11/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
15/11/2019
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and control the movement of animals to safe, secure and suitable sites. It covers planning, resource requirements, biosecurity and safety of people and animals. The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for planning and controlling the movement of large animals to temporary shelter or evacuation sites associated with a large animal incident.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to 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 movement and evacuation of large animals from incident scene
  • 1.1 Receive a briefing from the incident controller or authorised delegate to determine incident action plan requirements
  • 1.2 Develop and seek approval for an incident action plan, taking into account priorities, movement methods, site suitability, resource requirements and potential for incident escalation
  • 1.3 Assess the condition and suitability of the animals to be moved and their preparation requirements
  • 1.4 Communicate the incident action plan to relevant personnel, addressing team and public safety, and animal welfare requirements
2. Organise safe evacuation site and movement of animals
  • 2.1 Ensure the availability of resources and personnel to undertake the movement
  • 2.2 Coordinate the set-up of temporary shelter or evacuation sites to ensure safe and secure containment appropriate to the needs of the large animal species
  • 2.3 Implement and maintain appropriate safety, hygiene and biosecurity measures
3. Oversee evacuation of animals
  • 3.1 Establish processes for identifying and registering animals to be moved to new, safer locations or temporary evacuation sites
  • 3.2 Control and monitor the movement of the animals, adapting plans to respond to safety and animal welfare contingencies
  • 3.3 Ensure animals are established after moving, and arrangements for veterinary care, nutrition and welfare are implemented
  • 3.4 Implement procedures for reuniting owners with animals, and organise arrangements for unclaimed or deceased animals
4. Conclude operations
  • 4.1 Coordinate the retrieval of equipment and clean-up of the holding area or temporary evacuation site according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Participate in team debriefing activities
  • 4.3 Complete records accurately according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 4.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of the movement of animals and evacuation sites to contribute to continuous improvement processes
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