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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for incident response | 1.1 Assess hazards and associated risks to people and animals, and discuss with team members, including the veterinarian 1.2 Participate in team briefing about incident action plan, objectives and roles 1.3 Confirm incident controller's instructions and follow organisational procedures to meet plan objectives 1.4 Manage animal owner, unauthorised personnel and/or spectators 1.5 Establish animal containment and/or release areas 1.6 Monitor safety and maintain situational awareness at all stages 1.7 Select appropriate manual manipulation technique/s for incident and animal |
2. Prepare to move a large animal | 2.1 Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.2 Prepare operational equipment required for technique, and check condition and serviceability 2.3 Maintain safety requirements relating to hygiene and biosecurity according to regulatory and organisational requirements 2.4 Monitor animal behaviour at all stages and maintain situational awareness to ensure safety of self, others and animals 2.5 Assist with set-up of incident scene, including planned release area for animal and escape routes for team members 2.6 Assist veterinarian with animal restraint and to stabilise the animal according to instructions 2.7 Discuss with veterinarian the need for sedation or anaesthetics to implement the action plan and for animal handling |
3. Rig large animal | 3.1 Approach animal calmly, and adopt a safe position to handle and move the animal according to technique employed 3.2 Maintain control of the animal's head 3.3 Place slings and/or straps in correct position for animal species and technique using appropriate aids and equipment |
4. Use manual manipulation techniques to move a large animal safely | 4.1 Work in haul team to pull or manoeuvre the animal towards the planned location according to instructions 4.2 Safely manoeuvre animal to agreed location using a rescue glide or other appropriate equipment where needed 4.3 Cooperate and communicate with team members to ensure safety, and minimal stress to the animal |
5. Release large animal safely | 5.1 Remove the sling and ropes in reverse order, maintaining a safe system of work and avoiding unnecessary stimulation of the animal 5.2 Reposition animal to aid recovery 5.3 Ensure the animal is released in a planned location for monitoring during recovery phase 5.4 Handle deceased animal, where required, safely and with dignity |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Oral communication | Listen attentively and ask questions to confirm or clarify information using appropriate technical terminology |
Navigate the world of work | Recognise the purpose, main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role |
Get the work done | Plan, organise and sequence own tasks, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the team Anticipate animal behavioural responses to minimise hazards and risks |
Sectors
Animal Incident Management (AIM)