Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMACR405 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMACR405 - Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals in a humane way that complies with safe operating practices and with ethical, welfare and legislative requirements.This unit applies to individuals who are required to assist with the euthanasia of animals under the supervision of a registered veterinarian as part of their work in a pound. The individual is also required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised.This unit may cover assisting a veterinarian or authorised/licensed person who performs the euthanasia of animals in field situations. The individual must work under the direct supervision of a registered veterinarian.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.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore, it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to euthanase an animal under supervision
  • Identify animal intended for euthanasia according to organisational policies and procedures or veterinarian instructions
  • Select method of euthanasia that is consistent with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
  • Prepare equipment and materials required for euthanasia
  • Determine required human assistance for the procedure, and organise
  • Identify hazards associated with the procedure according to workplace health and safety and biosecurity procedures
  • Obtain and review licences and permits required to conduct euthanasia with the supervisor
       
Element: Assist with euthanasia of an animal under supervision
  • Use personal protective and safety equipment according to workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements
  • Handle and transport equipment safely at all times according to industry standards
  • Ensure animal is physically restrained in a way that minimises its pain and distress
  • Assist with the application of euthanasia method
  • Monitor euthanasia procedure to ensure that the animal's death is rapid and without complications or undue suffering
  • Confirm death of animal
       
Element: Carry out post-euthanasia tasks
  • Handle and move carcass if required for research or post-mortem examination according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
  • Dispose of animal carcass and biological waste according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
  • Dispose of, or decontaminate, clean and store, equipment and materials according to standard operating procedures
  • Update records relating to the euthanased animal according to organisational policies and procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify animal intended for euthanasia according to organisational policies and procedures or veterinarian instructions 
Select method of euthanasia that is consistent with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements 
Prepare equipment and materials required for euthanasia 
Determine required human assistance for the procedure, and organise 
Identify hazards associated with the procedure according to workplace health and safety and biosecurity procedures 
Obtain and review licences and permits required to conduct euthanasia with the supervisor 
Use personal protective and safety equipment according to workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements 
Handle and transport equipment safely at all times according to industry standards 
Ensure animal is physically restrained in a way that minimises its pain and distress 
Assist with the application of euthanasia method 
Monitor euthanasia procedure to ensure that the animal's death is rapid and without complications or undue suffering 
Confirm death of animal 
Handle and move carcass if required for research or post-mortem examination according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements 
Dispose of animal carcass and biological waste according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements 
Dispose of, or decontaminate, clean and store, equipment and materials according to standard operating procedures 
Update records relating to the euthanased animal according to organisational policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMACR405 - Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals
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