Assessment Requirements for ACMGAS206 Provide basic first aid for animals

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Assessment Requirements for ACMGAS206 Provide basic first aid for animals

Modification History

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Release 1	This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 1.0.

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:

provided basic first aid for at least two animals, in a simulated environment, covering different types of emergencies

identified hazards and minimised the risk to self, bystanders, the public and the animal.

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:

basic first aid techniques including how to:

stop bleeding

administer oxygen

minimise impact of shock by keeping animal quiet, warm and away from activity or noise

immobilise limb injuries, if soft tissue damage or fractures are suspected

hose or apply water, if available, in cases of burns or heat exhaustion

administer emetics or antidotes under instruction if appropriate

feed or water as advised

transport animal to veterinary assistance as soon as possible

basic examination techniques to determine health status

how to assess physical conditions, including:

broken bones

burns

lacerations

other injuries, trauma and medical conditions

scratches

vital signs of animals, including:

hydration status

pulse rates

respiration

temperature

risks of providing first aid to animals, including:

risks to self, bystanders and public

risks to animals

first aid casualty management principles

first aid sources for assistance

safe animal handling techniques and procedures

WHS and animal welfare legislative requirements and codes of practice

the animal emergency network.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

an environment that accurately reflects a real workplace setting

resources, equipment and materials:

a range of animals or models

emergency scenarios

equipment and resources appropriate to work undertaken in an animal care environment, including personal protective equipment

specifications:

access to organisational policies and procedures

current WHS and animal welfare legislation and regulations

relationships (internal and/or external):

interactions with bystanders.

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.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103