This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and implement a plan for the seizure of animals that may be aggressive, dangerous, injured or large.
The unit applies to individuals who work in animal care and management roles that require them to seize animals as part of their role.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Record details of the seizure situation
Assess situation to determine risks to self, bystanders, the public and target animal
Maintain the safety of self, bystanders, the public and target animal at all times
Follow workplace policies, industry standards and procedures and legislative requirements at all times
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
Determine seizure plan in consultation with colleagues and other relevant personnel
Request backup from appropriate personnel
Quarantine the area, if required, to minimise risk to self, assistants, the public and target animals
Request professional assistance and advice if required
Notify emergency services personnel and involve them if necessary
Implement workplace health and safety and emergency procedures relating to the seizure
Select, unpack and prepare appropriate equipment according to manufacturers’ requirements
Ensure relevant licences and permits for the use of drugs and equipment are held by the user
Calculate and prepare drug doses for sedation and immobilisation under the direct supervision of a veterinarian
Give appropriate instructions to personnel assisting in the seizure
Use equipment legally, correctly and safely to capture animals in an ethical and humane manner
Secure, restrain, load and transport animals humanely
Unload and secure animals at holding destination
Dispose of deceased animals appropriately according to workplace policies and procedures and legislative requirements
Handle drugged animals appropriately, examine them for health and welfare problems and, if necessary, give recovery treatment
Clean, maintain and store equipment
Store any unused sedation and immobilisation drugs in an appropriate place
Notify owners of animals, if relevant, and take any further action required
Complete documentation about the incident and enter into relevant organisational management systems
Brief supervisor on incident according to workplace protocols
Review seizure and capture plan to ensure improved performance in the future
Record details of the seizure situation
Assess situation to determine risks to self, bystanders, the public and target animal
Maintain the safety of self, bystanders, the public and target animal at all times
Follow workplace policies, industry standards and procedures and legislative requirements at all times
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
Determine seizure plan in consultation with colleagues and other relevant personnel
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