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ACMAIM312
Perform companion animal rescue

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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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 incident situations and risks to people and companion animals, and discuss risk control strategies with team members 
Determine appropriate techniques and equipment for incident type and welfare requirements of the animals, in consultation with others 
Participate in team briefing about the incident plan, objectives and team roles, including clarifying own role 
Check workplace health and safety, biosecurity and risk requirements in relation to own role 
Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Organise support equipment and supplies as instructed 
Locate, inspect and prepare manual and mechanical equipment required to extricate companion animal 
Assist with set-up of temporary incident zones, planned release area for animal and identified escape routes 
Establish roles and action depending on Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) 
Cooperate and communicate clearly with team members to ensure safety of team and bystanders and to maintain animal welfare 
Observe and anticipate behavioural characteristics of companion animal species, and prepare appropriate handling methods and equipment 
Approach companion animals safely and in a manner that minimises stress 
Catch and contain companion animals using safe handling and low-stress basic restraint and controlling methods 
Communicate with team and/or owners regarding processes to allow safe access and provision for first aid 
Assess and monitor animal behaviour to ensure safety and animal welfare and maintain situational awareness at all stages 
Assist with taking companion animals to safety in a transport vehicle if required 
Assist with the transportation of companion animals to the planned location 
Release companion animals in a planned enclosure to be treated or monitored during recovery phase 
Inform owners about whereabouts of their companion animals, if not already reunited 
Provide owners with updates as appropriate 
Inform owners about deceased companion animals if required, and make suitable arrangements for the remains according to workplace and legislative requirements 
Recover, clean and store equipment according to workplace procedures and biosecurity requirements 
Remove waste and debris according to workplace procedures 
Participate in incident debrief with team 
Complete required records or reports according to workplace procedures 

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ACMAIM312 - Perform companion animal rescue
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