ACMAIM301 — Use manual techniques to safely move large animals

1 Prepare for incident response

• 1.1Assess hazards and associated risks to people and animals, and discuss with team members, including the veterinarian
• 1.2Participate in team briefing about incident action plan, objectives and roles
• 1.3Confirm incident controller’s instructions and follow organisational procedures to meet plan objectives
• 1.4Manage animal owner, unauthorised personnel and/or spectators
• 1.5Establish animal containment and/or release areas
• 1.6Monitor safety and maintain situational awareness at all stages
• 1.7Select appropriate manual manipulation technique/s for incident and animal

2 Prepare to move a large animal

• 2.1Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• 2.2Prepare operational equipment required for technique, and check condition and serviceability
• 2.3Maintain safety requirements relating to hygiene and biosecurity according to regulatory and organisational requirements
• 2.4Monitor animal behaviour at all stages and maintain situational awareness to ensure safety of self, others and animals
• 2.5Assist with set-up of incident scene, including planned release area for animal and escape routes for team members
• 2.6Assist veterinarian with animal restraint and to stabilise the animal according to instructions
• 2.7Discuss with veterinarian the need for sedation or anaesthetics to implement the action plan and for animal handling

3 Rig large animal

• 3.1Approach animal calmly, and adopt a safe position to handle and move the animal according to technique employed
• 3.2Maintain control of the animal’s head
• 3.3Place 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

• 4.1Work in haul team to pull or manoeuvre the animal towards the planned location according to instructions
• 4.2Safely manoeuvre animal to agreed location using a rescue glide or other appropriate equipment where needed
• 4.3Cooperate and communicate with team members to ensure safety, and minimal stress to the animal

5 Release large animal safely

• 5.1Remove the sling and ropes in reverse order, maintaining a safe system of work and avoiding unnecessary stimulation of the animal
• 5.2Reposition animal to aid recovery
• 5.3Ensure the animal is released in a planned location for monitoring during recovery phase
• 5.4Handle deceased animal, where required, safely and with dignity

What does an assessment tool for ACMAIM301 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMAIM301 needs to address all 38 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 9 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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