This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in complex operations for incidents involving single or groups of large animals. It covers incidents where a range of human, animal and environmental factors create complexities for the operation.

The unit applies to individuals who have skills, knowledge and experience to operate at a high level, provide specialist advice, and/or support an incident controller in a range of complex situations. They may work in emergency services, animal regulation, racing, recreational sport, or other animal care and management industries with responsibilities for large animal incident management.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and animal welfare 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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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Review information relating to the large animal incident to plan the operation
Assess risks, feasibility and likelihood of success of available options for managing animal/s at the incident scene
Assess required resources to undertake animal incident operation based on available information
Contribute to an incident action plan in consultation with team members
Communicate nature of large animal incident and incident action plan to stakeholders
Contribute to team briefing on specific roles, responsibilities and operational activities
Provide advice about animal behaviour and techniques for handling, extrication and/or containment of large animals to improve effectiveness of operation
Monitor team activities and feedback and adjust plans, in collaboration with others, to deal with contingencies
Liaise with internal and external agencies or organisations to ensure effectiveness of operations
Maintain safe systems of work to ensure ongoing safety to self, animal/s and others
Monitor equipment and personnel required for safe operations
Support and collaborate with veterinary services to stabilise, restrain, treat and manage the welfare of animal/s
Coordinate the capture, containment and movement of loose animal/s to safe holding areas
Ensure incident zones, animal routes and escape routes are monitored and maintained at all times
Monitor safety and adapt plans to address changing circumstances and incident escalation
Assist with the preparation, manoeuvring and movement of animal/s to a secure location in readiness for release
Release large animal or animals in a planned location to be treated or monitored during recovery phase
Check that animals in temporary shelter or evacuation sites are monitored and managed according to workplace procedures
Ensure arrangements for deceased animals are made promptly in a dignified and safe manner
Support team debriefing activities
Contribute to media communications and public relations as appropriate for incident and according to workplace procedures
Collate available information about the incident and operation to maintain comprehensive records
Evaluate information to develop recommendations for continuous improvement purposes

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