Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 3.0.

Unit of competency

Prerequisite requirement

ACMAIM301 Use manual techniques to safely move large animals

ACMAIM202 Participate in an incident involving large animals

ACMAIM202 Participate in an incident involving large animals

ACMAIM201 Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Respond to large animal incident

1.1 Gather adequate information to assess the nature of the incident, exact location and the resources required to respond to the incident

1.2 Assess feasibility and likelihood of success of available options for managing animal/s at the incident scene

1.3 Devise an incident action plan

1.4 Organise external support, including a veterinarian and/or emergency or medical services, according to the nature of the incident and additional support required

1.5 Select and prepare personal protective equipment (PPE), rescue tool kit and equipment required for the incident

2. Establish and maintain incident scene safety

2.1 Assess human, animal and environmental hazards and risks at scene using a systematic approach

2.2 Liaise with animal owner and/or veterinarian at incident scene

2.3 Prioritise required actions promptly according to organisational large animal response plan

2.4 Establish zones to manage access to the incident scene and members of the public and/or animal owners

3. Manage response

3.1 Appoint roles and duties and brief team members according to the organisation's large animal incident plan

3.2 Ensure all team members have required equipment and appropriate PPE

3.3 Organise additional personnel and/or specialist equipment based on incident scene requirements

4. Manage and stabilise animal/s

4.1 Implement hygiene and biosecurity precautions according to organisational requirements

4.2 Conduct initial assessment of the animal, in conjunction with veterinarian if in attendance, to determine injury type, severity and potential complications related to the extrication of the animal

4.3 Discuss with veterinarian sedation or anaesthesia requirements to implement the incident action plan

4.4 Assist veterinarian to restrain, stabilise and/or treat animal/s according to animal needs

4.5 Protect animal/s from injury during rescue according to extrication technique employed and species-specific needs

5. Carry out incident operations

5.1 Implement plan to extricate animal/s in consultation with team, veterinarian and/or other technical specialists

5.2 Provide clear instructions to team members about the plan, including techniques, equipment, safety, and access and escape routes

5.3 Extricate animals using recognised techniques and equipment appropriate for the animal species and incident

5.4 Release animal/s in planned area and monitor recovery and welfare

5.5 Reunite animal/s to owner or appropriate personnel, or organise arrangements for deceased animals according to organisational procedures

6. Conclude incident operations

6.1 Recover, clean and store equipment according to organisational requirements

6.2 Contribute to media communications and public relations according to organisational procedures and nature of incident

6.3 Conduct incident debrief according to organisational procedures

6.4 Complete records and reports to organisational standards

Skill

Description

Oral communication

• Provide clear and concise information and instruction using tone and terminology appropriate for audience

Numeracy

• Estimate the weight of large animals to assist with selecting equipment and numbers of people required to assist in the incident

Interact with others

• Work as an effective member of a team as well as independently

Navigate the world of work

• Recognise the purpose, main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role

Get the work done

• Plan, organise and prioritise tasks to achieve work outcomes
• Use problem-solving techniques to address contingencies and adapt plans to meet incident requirements

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

ACMAIM306 Lead a team responding to a large animal incident

Not applicable

New unit

No equivalent unit

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 3.0.