Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to euthanase an animal under supervision
- Animal intended for euthanasia is identified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Method selected for euthanasia is consistent with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
- Equipment and materials required for euthanasia are kept and prepared in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements.
- Appropriate human assistance for the procedure is determined and gathered.
- Hazards associated with the euthanasia are identified in accordance with OHS procedures.
- Licences and permits required to conduct euthanasia are reviewed with the supervisor and obtained as required.
- Carry out euthanasia of an animal
- Personal protective and safety equipment is used in accordance with OHS standards and statutory requirements.
- Equipment is handled and transported safely at all times in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practices.
- Animal is physically restrained in a way that minimises its pain and distress.
- Euthanasia method is applied in accordance with the requirements of the task.
- Euthanasia procedure is monitored to ensure that the animal's death is rapid and without complications or undue suffering.
- Organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislative requirements are followed.