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ACMAIM301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use manual techniques to safely move large animals

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMAIM301 - Use manual techniques to safely move large animals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use recognised manual manipulation techniques and a rescue glide to move a recumbent or compromised large animal.The unit applies to individuals who work as team members to assist in operations moving large animals at incident scenes. They have basic training or experience in 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.
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 for incident response
  • Assess hazards and associated risks to people and animals, and discuss with team members, including the veterinarian
  • Participate in team briefing about incident action plan, objectives and roles
  • Confirm incident controller's instructions and follow organisational procedures to meet plan objectives
  • Manage animal owner, unauthorised personnel and/or spectators
  • Establish animal containment and/or release areas
  • Monitor safety and maintain situational awareness at all stages
  • Select appropriate manual manipulation technique/s for incident and animal
       
Element: Prepare to move a large animal
  • Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Prepare operational equipment required for technique, and check condition and serviceability
  • Maintain safety requirements relating to hygiene and biosecurity according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • Monitor animal behaviour at all stages and maintain situational awareness to ensure safety of self, others and animals
  • Assist with set-up of incident scene, including planned release area for animal and escape routes for team members
  • Assist veterinarian with animal restraint and to stabilise the animal according to instructions
  • Discuss with veterinarian the need for sedation or anaesthetics to implement the action plan and for animal handling
       
Element: Rig large animal
  • Approach animal calmly, and adopt a safe position to handle and move the animal according to technique employed
  • Maintain control of the animal's head
  • Place slings and/or straps in correct position for animal species and technique using appropriate aids and equipment
       
Element: Use manual manipulation techniques to move a large animal safely
  • Work in haul team to pull or manoeuvre the animal towards the planned location according to instructions
  • Safely manoeuvre animal to agreed location using a rescue glide or other appropriate equipment where needed
  • Cooperate and communicate with team members to ensure safety, and minimal stress to the animal
       
Element: Release large animal safely
  • Remove the sling and ropes in reverse order, maintaining a safe system of work and avoiding unnecessary stimulation of the animal
  • Reposition animal to aid recovery
  • Ensure the animal is released in a planned location for monitoring during recovery phase
  • Handle deceased animal, where required, safely and with dignity
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Assess hazards and associated risks to people and animals, and discuss with team members, including the veterinarian 
Participate in team briefing about incident action plan, objectives and roles 
Confirm incident controller's instructions and follow organisational procedures to meet plan objectives 
Manage animal owner, unauthorised personnel and/or spectators 
Establish animal containment and/or release areas 
Monitor safety and maintain situational awareness at all stages 
Select appropriate manual manipulation technique/s for incident and animal 
Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Prepare operational equipment required for technique, and check condition and serviceability 
Maintain safety requirements relating to hygiene and biosecurity according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Monitor animal behaviour at all stages and maintain situational awareness to ensure safety of self, others and animals 
Assist with set-up of incident scene, including planned release area for animal and escape routes for team members 
Assist veterinarian with animal restraint and to stabilise the animal according to instructions 
Discuss with veterinarian the need for sedation or anaesthetics to implement the action plan and for animal handling 
Approach animal calmly, and adopt a safe position to handle and move the animal according to technique employed 
Maintain control of the animal's head 
Place slings and/or straps in correct position for animal species and technique using appropriate aids and equipment 
Work in haul team to pull or manoeuvre the animal towards the planned location according to instructions 
Safely manoeuvre animal to agreed location using a rescue glide or other appropriate equipment where needed 
Cooperate and communicate with team members to ensure safety, and minimal stress to the animal 
Remove the sling and ropes in reverse order, maintaining a safe system of work and avoiding unnecessary stimulation of the animal 
Reposition animal to aid recovery 
Ensure the animal is released in a planned location for monitoring during recovery phase 
Handle deceased animal, where required, safely and with dignity 

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