Develop a large animal incident response plan for an organisation

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
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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. Assess risks associated with an organisation’s large animal activities and facilities

1.1 Assess hazards and risks and potential for animal incidents within the workplace or event site

1.2 Identify current training levels of staff and/or volunteers and determine needs

1.3 Assess resource requirements for dealing with human and animal casualties

1.4 Investigate the organisation's regulatory and insurance responsibilities

1.5 Evaluate the organisation’s capacity to respond to a large animal incident

1.6 Review other organisational plans to determine relationships with an incident response plan

2. Prepare an incident response plan for an organisation

2.1 Research, collate and analyse information on incident management involving humans and animals relevant to the workplace or event site and animal species

2.2 Establish incident scene management system

2.3 Establish roles, responsibilities and training needs required to implement a large animal incident response plan

2.4 Identify and document internal and external services required in animal incident situations, including veterinary and emergency services support

2.5 Identify equipment and facilities needed to implement a response plan, and reconcile with the organisation's current position

2.6 Investigate and implement options for meeting shortfalls in capacity and procurement of suitable equipment

2.7 Prepare a plan and procedures following recognised incident management processes and communication protocols

3. Maintain the organisation's large animal incident response plan

3.1 Document and promote the large animal incident response plan in a format and manner suitable for the organisation

3.2 Actively seek feedback and input from a range of personnel to the large animal response plan

3.3 Maintain up-to-date contact details in the plan

3.4 Establish monitoring guidelines and review timelines for the large animal incident response plan

4. Promote the organisation's large animal incident response plan

4.1 Conduct briefings for all relevant personnel on the content of the plan and organisational procedures

4.2 Establish a training program and refresher courses as required

4.3 Promote plan to all relevant stakeholders, and follow up on acknowledgements or permissions relevant to event or workplace