ACMARM405 Assist with the euthanasia of animals

Release: 1

ACMARM405 Assist with the euthanasia of animals

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 4.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the euthanasia of animals in a safe and humane manner that complies with animal welfare, ethical and legislative requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who assist with the euthanasia of animals under the supervision of a registered veterinarian as part of their work in an animal holding facility. They may also assist a veterinarian or authorised/licensed person who performs the euthanasia of animals in field situations. They apply specialist knowledge and skills to provide solutions for predictable and unpredictable problems.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant state or territory regulatory authority for current requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Animal Regulation and Management (ARM)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare to euthanise an animal under supervision	1.1 Identify animal intended for euthanasia according to legislation, workplace policies and procedures and veterinarian or authorised persons’ instructions 1.2 Confirm animal ownership and relevant authorisations, licences, permits and delegation required to conduct euthanasia, including checking appeals 1.3 Confirm method of euthanasia that is consistent with workplace policies and procedures and legislative requirements 1.4 Prepare equipment and materials required for euthanasia and for chemical restraint, as required 1.5 Determine required human assistance for the procedure, and organise 1.6 Identify hazards associated with the procedure according to workplace health and safety and biosecurity procedures
2. Assist with euthanasia of an animal under supervision	2.1 Use personal protective and safety equipment according to workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements 2.2 Handle, restrain and transport animal safely to minimise animal pain and distress during euthanasia 2.3 Monitor euthanasia procedure to ensure that the animal’s death is rapid and without complication or undue suffering 2.4 Confirm death of animal with veterinarian or supervisor according to workplace procedures
3. Carry out post-euthanasia tasks	3.1 Handle and move carcass if required for research or post-mortem examination according to workplace and legislative requirements 3.2 Dispose of animal carcass and biological waste according to workplace and legislative requirements 3.3 Dispose of single-use items and sanitise, clean and store equipment and materials 3.4 Update records relating to euthanised animal according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill	Description
Reading	Interpret information within animal identity records
Writing	Update euthanasia records using correct terminology
Oral communication	Listen actively to instructions from veterinarian and ask clarifying questions
Numeracy	Measure and calculate weight, ratio and time related to euthanasia tasks

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
ACMARM405 Assist with the euthanasia of animals	ACMACR405 Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals	Title changed Minor changes to and reordering of some performance criteria Assessment requirements updated	Equivalent

Links

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