This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to seize, handle and transport animals in routine situations according to relevant legislative and organisational requirements in an animal control and regulation environment. It does not include the use of firearms, chemicals or drugs in the process of seizing an animal.

This unit applies to individuals who are required to assess and impound animals as part of undertaking animal control and regulatory functions. In addition to complying with legal and ethical responsibilities, individuals are required to minimise stress and discomfort for animals through gentle and calm handling and appropriate care.

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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Assess situation to determine risk to self, bystanders, the public and target animal
Maintain the safety of self, bystanders, the public and target animal
Assess the appropriate mode of transport and destination suitable to the animal’s requirements
Identify and access legislation and organisation requirements relevant to the workplace activity
Select appropriate equipment, including personal protective equipment, for the seizure of the animal
Take appropriate action to reduce hazards and risks in seizing the animal
Use correct and humane animal handling techniques when seizing the animal
Follow safe work practices and WHS requirements when seizing the animal
Assess animal for injuries and health issues, and apply basic first aid to animal and/or self as required
Follow legislative and organisational policy and procedure requirements
Prepare and maintain restraints
Load and restrain animal humanely
Follow safe work practices and WHS requirements when transporting animal to destination
Remove animal from transport restraints and unload safely and correctly at destination
House and feed animal at destination
Accurately enter and store records into relevant organisational management system
Follow legislative and organisational policy and procedure requirements
Assess situation to determine risk to self, bystanders, the public and target animal
Maintain the safety of self, bystanders, the public and target animal
Assess the appropriate mode of transport and destination suitable to the animal’s requirements
Identify and access legislation and organisation requirements relevant to the workplace activity
Select appropriate equipment, including personal protective equipment, for the seizure of the animal
Take appropriate action to reduce hazards and risks in seizing the animal
Use correct and humane animal handling techniques when seizing the animal
Follow safe work practices and WHS requirements when seizing the animal
Assess animal for injuries and health issues, and apply basic first aid to animal and/or self as required

Assessment Cover Sheet

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