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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Species may include animals from the six major animal groups: | amphibiansbirdsfishinvertebratesmammalsreptiles. |
Planning requirements may include: | assessment of the impact of the capture or restraint on animals and/or groupchoice of capture technique depending on species' characteristics:aggressive naturedefence mechanismsflight or fightphysiological attributessexsizestress responsechoice of staff, including veterinaryclimatic conditionscontingency plans in the event of escapeequipment requiredsafety issues, including those relating to the public and the team involved in the capture or restrainttime factors. |
Equipment may include: | anaesthetic agentsbagscatch polesnetsropestransportation containersvisual barriers. |
OHS risks when handling animals may include: | animal bites, envenomation, kicks, scratches and crush injuriesbiological hazardous waste and sharps disposalhandling of chemicals and medicinesgas leakageinhalation of aerosol particlesintraocular contaminationmanual handling, including carrying, lifting and shiftingneedle pricks and cuts from other sharpsrelease of infective agents (animal and human)slippery or uneven work surfaceszoonoses. |
Emergency procedures would relate to: | injury to animal, other animals, staff and potentially the publicpotential escape of animal. |
Safe and humane manner requirements include: | allocating sufficient time to the processappropriately restraining the animalconducting the capture or restraint out of the public's viewobserving stress in the animal using personal protective equipment. |
Assistance to the veterinarian may be provided by: | safely and securely restraining the animaladministering tranquillisers and/or sedativesusing chemical agents. |
Preparation prior to transportation may include: | building transport containersconditioning the animal for transportproviding special dietary requirements. |
Transport containers may include: | bagspadded containerspouchesshipping boxestransfer or crush cages. |
Transportation protocols and procedures may include: | IATA shipment requirements and protocolscontainer requirementstransportation methodstransportation standards for specific speciesfood and water requirements. |