Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 6.0. |
Description
This skill set is designed to provide individuals with skills and knowledge to lead a team rescuing companion animals during a major incident.
Pathways Information
These units of competency provide credit towards ACM40122 Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management and ACM40222 Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management. Successful completion of this skill set does not qualify candidates to be a team leader in general emergencies.
If this skill set is used as a pathway towards qualifications in the fire sector refer to the PUA Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on fire prerequisites.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Skill Set Requirements
- ACMAIM311 Communicate with companion animal owners about incident management processes
- ACMAIM312 Perform companion animal rescue
- ACMAIM313 Carry out casualty and post-rescue management of animals
- ACMGEN304 Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces
- ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid
- PUAOPE012 Control a Level 1 incident
Note: Prerequisite requirements apply to users of PUAOPE012 Control a Level 1 incident who are in the fire sector or working towards attaining a fire qualification. Refer to the PUA Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on fire prerequisites.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals who have some experience in emergency rescue activity.
Suggested words for Statement of Attainment
These units of competency from the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package and the PUA Public Safety Training Package meet the industry requirements to lead a team rescuing companion animals during major incidents.