Assessment Requirements for ACMAIM302 Perform technical large animal rescue

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Assessment Requirements for ACMAIM302 Perform technical large animal rescue

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 3.0.

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 has:

prepared equipment and large animal for extrication, and performed a technical rescue or extrication in three different incident scenarios, including at least one vertical lift.

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:

features of incident scene management, including team roles

incident types, incident risk factors and potential for escalation

safe working practices around animals

methods of animal restraint and containment

techniques, equipment and risks associated with a range of animal incidents, including:

animals trapped – in water or mud, deep holes, enclosed spaces, perched on ledges or cliffs

animals entangled – in fences, harness, cattle grids, trees, hanging

transport incidents – overturned vehicle, accidents

vertical lift techniques and types of lifting equipment

types of equipment and how to use, including:

halters and ropes for head support

lifting straps, slings and harnesses

hobbles

spreader bars and quick release mechanisms

padding

Nikopoulos needle, jetting wand, mud lance and mud paths for extraction from mud

floatation devices and suitable water craft for extraction from water

lifting large animals, including:

basic anatomy and where to place straps to avoid injuries to animal

behaviour and reactions to being lifted

purpose of incident briefing and debrief.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions or an incident scene – this includes the use of simulations and scenarios where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or unethical

resources, equipment and materials:

large animal mannequins

equipment required for vertical lifting and other techniques used in incident scene scenarios involving large animals in the performance evidence

relationships:

team members.

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=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103