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ACMFAR407 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Respond to emergencies and apply first aid to equines

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMFAR407 - Respond to emergencies and apply first aid to equines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to emergencies across a broad spectrum of situations and incidents, and to apply first aid to equines.The unit applies to individuals who work in equine industries where it may be necessary to recognise and respond to emergencies and to apply first aid equines.Workplace health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements. No occupational licensing 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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for emergency situations
  • Perform regular checks of the workplace to identify hazards and assess and control risks
  • Take action to maximise safety and control health hazards and risks in the workplace
  • Identify and evaluate options for action in case of emergency situations
  • Interpret and be prepared to carry out workplace emergency procedures when required
  • Apply workplace health and safety procedures and safe work practices to the selection of personal protective equipment to suit the emergency situation
  • Store and maintain safety equipment and aids for emergencies according to workplace procedures
  • Report or document near misses and hazards according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Implement fire protection and control on-site and in the workshop
  • Minimise fire hazards in the workplace as specified in hazardous fuelling procedures
  • Identify appropriate fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment for use in fire situations, and notify authorities according to workplace procedures
  • Follow evacuation procedures and assemble at nominated assembly points during fire drills
  • Carry out specific safety procedures for handling and use of industrial gases
       
Element: Evaluate the emergency
  • Identify and assess emergency situations and potential emergency situations
  • Prioritise emergency needs promptly and accurately, including need for assistance
  • Monitor and evaluate the possible development of the emergency and further potential hazards
  • Seek advice from relevant people while monitoring and/or evaluating the emergency to reduce further potential hazards
       
Element: Act in an emergency
  • Implement the plan of action using techniques appropriate to the situation, available resources and abilities
  • Establish and implement strategies for group control, prioritising the safety of people and the removal of animals from danger
  • Operate equipment safely and, where necessary, improvise equipment and techniques
  • Monitor the condition of all personnel and animals
  • Change the plan of action to accommodate changes in situational variables
  • Acquire and document information to assist emergency services
  • Notify emergency services according to emergency procedures
  • Demonstrate casualty evacuation methods as relevant to the context
  • Implement organisation procedures and policies in the event of a major injury or death
       
Element: Deal with equine first aid situations
  • Minimise immediate health and safety risk to self, others and the equine by isolating the hazard
  • Make a basic assessment of the equine's injuries and vital signs, and need for first aid assistance
  • Control and calm equine using available resources
  • Seek first aid assistance from others according to emergency procedures
       
Element: Apply essential equine first aid techniques
  • Recognise and report signs of common equine illnesses or diseases
  • Recognise and report indicators of abnormal system function and vital signs of equines
  • Calm and restrain equine prior to first aid assessment using safe handling techniques
  • Follow first aid policy and procedures with respect to obligations of owners, regulations and duty of care
  • Apply principles of first aid procedures relating to injury or accident
  • Follow and contribute to a policy and system of referral of injury treatment and emergency care
       

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
Perform regular checks of the workplace to identify hazards and assess and control risks 
Take action to maximise safety and control health hazards and risks in the workplace 
Identify and evaluate options for action in case of emergency situations 
Interpret and be prepared to carry out workplace emergency procedures when required 
Apply workplace health and safety procedures and safe work practices to the selection of personal protective equipment to suit the emergency situation 
Store and maintain safety equipment and aids for emergencies according to workplace procedures 
Report or document near misses and hazards according to workplace procedures 
Minimise fire hazards in the workplace as specified in hazardous fuelling procedures 
Identify appropriate fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment for use in fire situations, and notify authorities according to workplace procedures 
Follow evacuation procedures and assemble at nominated assembly points during fire drills 
Carry out specific safety procedures for handling and use of industrial gases 
Identify and assess emergency situations and potential emergency situations 
Prioritise emergency needs promptly and accurately, including need for assistance 
Monitor and evaluate the possible development of the emergency and further potential hazards 
Seek advice from relevant people while monitoring and/or evaluating the emergency to reduce further potential hazards 
Implement the plan of action using techniques appropriate to the situation, available resources and abilities 
Establish and implement strategies for group control, prioritising the safety of people and the removal of animals from danger 
Operate equipment safely and, where necessary, improvise equipment and techniques 
Monitor the condition of all personnel and animals 
Change the plan of action to accommodate changes in situational variables 
Acquire and document information to assist emergency services 
Notify emergency services according to emergency procedures 
Demonstrate casualty evacuation methods as relevant to the context 
Implement organisation procedures and policies in the event of a major injury or death 
Minimise immediate health and safety risk to self, others and the equine by isolating the hazard 
Make a basic assessment of the equine's injuries and vital signs, and need for first aid assistance 
Control and calm equine using available resources 
Seek first aid assistance from others according to emergency procedures 
Recognise and report signs of common equine illnesses or diseases 
Recognise and report indicators of abnormal system function and vital signs of equines 
Calm and restrain equine prior to first aid assessment using safe handling techniques 
Follow first aid policy and procedures with respect to obligations of owners, regulations and duty of care 
Apply principles of first aid procedures relating to injury or accident 
Follow and contribute to a policy and system of referral of injury treatment and emergency care 

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