ACMAIM202 — Participate in an incident involving large animals
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What an assessment for ACMAIM202 must cover
36 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Respond to an incident involving large animals
- 1.1Assess incident scene and contribute to risk assessment of the scene
- 1.2Participate in team briefing about incident operation plan, objectives and own role
- 1.3Confirm and clarify incident controller instructions about own role and tasks
- 1.4Discuss behaviour risks and control strategies associated with animal species at the incident scene
- 1.5Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for situation
- 1.6Maintain safety requirements relating to hygiene and biosecurity according to organisational requirements
- 1.7Prepare operational equipment and check condition and serviceability
2 Carry out allocated role and duties
- 2.1Perform allocated tasks and role according to instructions
- 2.2Monitor large animal behaviour at the scene and maintain situational awareness
- 2.3Assist with controlling hazards, ensuring safety zones are maintained and escape routes identified
3 Apply basic animal handling skills
- 3.1Observe and anticipate behavioural characteristics of large animal species and use appropriate handling methods
- 3.2Approach large animal/s safely and in a manner that minimises stress and stimulation
- 3.3Catch or contain loose animals using safe handling and basic restraint and controlling methods
- 3.4Assist with animal extrication according to role and instructions
4 Assist with post-incident activities
- 4.1Assist with reuniting animal/s to owners, moving animal/s to a safe holding area or handling deceased animal/s appropriately and according to instructions
- 4.2Clean, decontaminate and store PPE and other equipment used at the incident scene
- 4.3Report information required by relevant personnel according to incident operation and regulatory requirements
- 4.4Participate in incident debriefing
Performance evidence
- participated in a team responding to two different incident scenarios involving large animals, taking on a different allocated role in each scenario
- caught or contained at least one large, live uncontained animal using safe handling and basic restraint and control methods.
Knowledge evidence
- types of incidents involving large animals and what can go wrong
- own responsibilities under current health and safety and animal welfare regulations, codes and organisational policies and procedures
- basic concepts of animal welfare, including the Five Domains and Five Freedoms models
- potential hazards and risks at a large animal incident scene, including animals, environment and people
- behaviours of large animals relevant to incident scenes, including: sensory perceptions and how senses can influence behaviour and reactions; common signs and body language of distressed large animals relevant to workplace or event site
- basic techniques for approaching, catching, handling and controlling large animals
- key features of incident management system, including: allocated roles of team members; chain of command and communication; basic principles of working in a team at incident scene; basic sequence and steps to follow in a large animal incident
- incident zones (hot, warm and cold) and personnel allowed in each
- safe zones related to animals, including strike, kick, head butt and flight zones
- briefing and debriefing the incident, including operational and critical incident stress
- post-incident activities
- team member roles, duties and responsibilities, including: incident controller; veterinarian; safety officer; animal handler; haul team; responder, rescuer or team member, including spontaneous volunteers; media liaison; people/bystander/owner control
- safe working practices, including: personal protective equipment; hygiene and biosecurity procedures; basic manual handling techniques; basic rescue equipment, including screening materials.
Foundation skills
- 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: Organise and prioritise own tasks, seeking assistance as required to achieve outcomes; Anticipate animal behavioural responses to minimise hazards and risks
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Questions about assessing ACMAIM202
What does an assessment tool for ACMAIM202 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMAIM202 needs to address all 36 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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