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Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals

Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMAIM201
State Code
OBD88
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
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
15/11/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals. It covers large land-based, domesticated animals - typically horses, cattle and sheep. The unit provides an introduction to behaviours of large prey and herd animals, safety, situational awareness, and an overview of incident management processes.The unit applies to individuals who work or volunteer in environments where they interact with large animals and require a basic understanding of safety for self, others and animals in potential incident or emergency situations.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.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify safety risks relating to large animals
  • 1.1 Investigate the types of incidents that can occur with large animals
  • 1.2 Identify the hazards and types of incidents that are most likely to occur in own work area
  • 1.3 Identify types of injuries that can occur to people involved in an animal incident
  • 1.4 Identify individual responsibilities and obligations relating to work health and safety, and animal welfare regulations
2. Recognise behaviours of large animal species
  • 2.1 Identify natural instincts, sensory perceptions and social behaviour of large domesticated prey animals and herd animals
  • 2.2 Identify different ways large animals can react in response to perceptions of threat at an incident scene
  • 2.3 Recognise body language and other signs that indicate the animal is agitated or under stress in its surroundings
3. Identify features of incident management approaches
  • 3.1 Identify basic principles to follow in responding to an incident involving large animals
  • 3.2 Outline key features of recognised incident management systems
  • 3.3 Identify the roles and responsibilities of key personnel and agencies involved in animal incident management
  • 3.4 Outline the sequence and steps taken to resolve an incident involving large animals
4. Identify ways to contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals
  • 4.1 Explain the benefits and key features of an incident response plan for an organisation
  • 4.2 Identify safe work practices needed for incidents involving large animals
  • 4.3 Identify training options available for workers or volunteers
  • 4.4 Identify personal protective equipment used for safety, biosecurity and hygiene in incidents involving animals
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