Unit of competency

Modification History

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to rescue and restrain animals, and to provide basic first aid.

The unit applies to individuals working as animal keepers and carers, where it may be necessary to identify where assistance is required in the rescue of animals and the management of animal stress and injuries. These individuals work under broad supervision and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources. Work routines must meet industry standards and compliance requirements for ethical handling and welfare of animals, work health and safety, and biosecurity appropriate to the work role.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

General Animal Studies (GAS)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Foundation Skills

The language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency are explicit in the performance criteria.

Unit Mapping Information

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual, on two different animals, has:

• planned and rescued according to WHS requirements
• applied basic first aid and care
• gathered information and accurately recorded and maintained records.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

• the animal emergency network, including animal welfare bodies and support facilities
• animal first aid techniques
• examination techniques for health status
• first aid casualty management principles
• methods used to capture, restrain and examine animals, including equipment commonly used
• methods used to identify animals
• personal protective clothing and equipment and when and how it should be used
• safe animal handling techniques and procedures
• organisation policies and procedures, including WHS and emergency procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

• physical conditions:

• a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

• resources, equipment and materials:

• live or simulated animals for capture
• PPE for handling animals
• first aid equipment.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103