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ACMACR408 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate seizure of animals

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMACR408 - Coordinate seizure of animals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and implement a plan for the seizure of animals that may be aggressive, dangerous, injured or large.The unit applies to individuals who work in animal care and management roles that require them to seize animals as part of their role.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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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: Assess the situation
  • Record details of the seizure situation
  • Assess situation to determine risks to self, bystanders, the public and target animal
  • Maintain the safety of self, bystanders, the public and target animal at all times
  • Follow workplace policies, industry standards and procedures and legislative requirements at all times
  • Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Determine seizure plan in consultation with colleagues and other relevant personnel
       
Element: Coordinate the seizure plan
  • Request backup from appropriate personnel
  • Quarantine the area, if required, to minimise risk to self, assistants, the public and target animals
  • Request professional assistance and advice if required
  • Notify emergency services personnel and involve them if necessary
  • Implement workplace health and safety and emergency procedures relating to the seizure
  • Select, unpack and prepare appropriate equipment according to manufacturers’ requirements
  • Ensure relevant licences and permits for the use of drugs and equipment are held by the user
  • Calculate and prepare drug doses for sedation and immobilisation under the direct supervision of a veterinarian
       
Element: Capture animals
  • Give appropriate instructions to personnel assisting in the seizure
  • Use equipment legally, correctly and safely to capture animals in an ethical and humane manner
  • Secure, restrain, load and transport animals humanely
  • Unload and secure animals at holding destination
  • Dispose of deceased animals appropriately according to workplace policies and procedures and legislative requirements
  • Handle drugged animals appropriately, examine them for health and welfare problems and, if necessary, give recovery treatment
       
Element: Complete post-seizure procedures
  • Clean, maintain and store equipment
  • Store any unused sedation and immobilisation drugs in an appropriate place
  • Notify owners of animals, if relevant, and take any further action required
  • Complete documentation about the incident and enter into relevant organisational management systems
  • Brief supervisor on incident according to workplace protocols
  • Review seizure and capture plan to ensure improved performance in the future
  • Record details of the seizure situation
  • Assess situation to determine risks to self, bystanders, the public and target animal
  • Maintain the safety of self, bystanders, the public and target animal at all times
  • Follow workplace policies, industry standards and procedures and legislative requirements at all times
  • Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Determine seizure plan in consultation with colleagues and other relevant personnel
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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
Record details of the seizure situation 
Assess situation to determine risks to self, bystanders, the public and target animal 
Maintain the safety of self, bystanders, the public and target animal at all times 
Follow workplace policies, industry standards and procedures and legislative requirements at all times 
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment 
Determine seizure plan in consultation with colleagues and other relevant personnel 
Request backup from appropriate personnel 
Quarantine the area, if required, to minimise risk to self, assistants, the public and target animals 
Request professional assistance and advice if required 
Notify emergency services personnel and involve them if necessary 
Implement workplace health and safety and emergency procedures relating to the seizure 
Select, unpack and prepare appropriate equipment according to manufacturers’ requirements 
Ensure relevant licences and permits for the use of drugs and equipment are held by the user 
Calculate and prepare drug doses for sedation and immobilisation under the direct supervision of a veterinarian 
Give appropriate instructions to personnel assisting in the seizure 
Use equipment legally, correctly and safely to capture animals in an ethical and humane manner 
Secure, restrain, load and transport animals humanely 
Unload and secure animals at holding destination 
Dispose of deceased animals appropriately according to workplace policies and procedures and legislative requirements 
Handle drugged animals appropriately, examine them for health and welfare problems and, if necessary, give recovery treatment 
Clean, maintain and store equipment 
Store any unused sedation and immobilisation drugs in an appropriate place 
Notify owners of animals, if relevant, and take any further action required 
Complete documentation about the incident and enter into relevant organisational management systems 
Brief supervisor on incident according to workplace protocols 
Review seizure and capture plan to ensure improved performance in the future 
Record details of the seizure situation 
Assess situation to determine risks to self, bystanders, the public and target animal 
Maintain the safety of self, bystanders, the public and target animal at all times 
Follow workplace policies, industry standards and procedures and legislative requirements at all times 
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment 
Determine seizure plan in consultation with colleagues and other relevant personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMACR408 - Coordinate seizure of animals
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