ACMCAN305
Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals


Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with, capture and restrain animals that may need rescue and moving from one location to another.

This unit applies to wildlife animal keepers or carers who work in a captive animal facility, under the direction of a more experienced staff member.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan the capture and restraint of animals

1.1 Confirm species of animal to be captured

1.2 Plan capture and restraint of animal

1.3 Confirm and allocate role of individuals involved in the capture

1.4 Identify and check capture equipment

1.5 Review and follow WHS and emergency procedures relating to capture including risks when handling animals

2. Capture and restrain animals

2.1 Use capture and restraint equipment in a safe and humane manner

2.2 Provide assistance to administer medication under a veterinarian’s supervision where appropriate

2.3 Monitor animals carefully for distress or injury

2.4 Dispose of dead animals if relevant according to workplace procedures

2.5 Clean, maintain and store capture and restraint equipment

2.6 Conduct debriefing sessions with relevant personnel

3. Assist with animal transportation requirements

3.1 Prepare animals for transportation

3.2 Design, or select and prepare, transport containers appropriate to the species and to comply with appropriate live animal transport regulations

3.3 Follow protocols and procedures for shipment or transfer

3.4 Complete relevant documentation and reports

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

Interact appropriately with a small group for debriefing

Get the work done

Anticipate problems that may arise with planned capture and restraint, and formulate solutions


Sectors

Captive Animals (CAN)