ACMAIM304 — Transport injured large animals

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What an assessment for ACMAIM304 must cover

37 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Prepare to transport injured large animals

1.1Respond to call for transport promptly and clarify information about the animal/s, nature of injury, authority or permissions, and transport requirements
1.2Select equipment and aids to assist in loading and unloading large animal/s in collaboration with personnel with relevant experience
1.3Pack gear and first aid items required to assist with injuries and welfare of animal/s
1.4Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow hygiene and biosecurity procedures
1.5Locate vehicle in close proximity to injured animal/s according to scene requirements and to avoid further stimulation of the animal/s
1.6Set up privacy screens to restrict public viewing at the scene

2 Assist with injured animals

2.1Assess hazards and risks relating to transporting injured animal/s at incident scene, and take action to control
2.2Work with incident controller and veterinarian to plan movement and loading of injured animal/s to transport vehicle
2.3Follow instructions regarding restraint, care and welfare of the injured animal/s, including those with specific medical needs
2.4Assist with providing first aid to reduce impact of injury, distress and pain in animal/s
2.5Obtain necessary documentation and equipment to accompany the injured animal/s

3 Load, unload and transport animal casualties

3.1Use safe handling techniques and equipment to load and unload animal/s to transport in collaboration with other personnel
3.2Make adjustments to protect animal/s from further injury and to reduce stress when loading and unloading
3.3Ensure driving techniques are safe and appropriate for the load, road conditions and severity of injury
3.4Monitor behaviour where practical and record observations
3.5Handle deceased animal/s appropriately in a dignified and safe manner

4 Complete post-transport arrangements

4.1Report on the animal/s injury and condition status prior to, during (where appropriate) and after journey
4.2Complete required documentation according to workplace and regulatory requirements
4.3Clean, decontaminate, maintain and secure vehicle, equipment and facilities according to workplace procedures
4.4Participate in incident debriefing

Performance evidence

loaded, unloaded and transported at least one injured large animal using a vehicle appropriate for species
recorded observations and reported on one animal’s injuries and condition status pre-transport and post-transport

Knowledge evidence

basic principles of incident management system
basic animal welfare principles and assessment frameworks
requirements regarding movement of injured animals, including: state/territory regulations and codes of practice, including the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock; situations requiring veterinarian advice or treatments; alternative arrangements for animals unfit to be moved; animal owner permission, where applicable
features of different vehicles used to transport animals (floats, trucks, ambulances), including: size, capacity and design of stalls or boxes – partitions allowing multiple positions and separation of animals; loading/unloading – ramps and adjustable suspension; forward and rear exits; winching systems
equipment and materials, including: mats or bedding for recumbent or injured animals; blankets and protective items, including blindfolds; compresses, bandages, gauze; tack and gear; feed and water; privacy screens; rescue glide for recumbent or injured animals
requirements for animals with specific medical needs, including sedated or anaesthetised animals
risks in transporting animal casualties, including: animal behaviour, including distressed, unpredictable and herd behaviours; people – spectators/public, owner; zoonotic disease risk; overloading/unbalanced vehicle; wet, slippery flooring; poor road/site conditions
ways to check animals during transport, including observation, closed-circuit television (CCTV), monitors
basic first aid requirements, including: protect wounds from contamination; manage bleeding, swelling; manage temperature, hyperthermia and hypothermia
handling techniques, including: safe zones; manual manipulation techniques and equipment; handling deceased animals safely and with dignity
briefing and debriefing activities, including operational and critical incident stress

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Provide clear and concise information in a timely manner using accurate terminology Listen attentively and ask questions to confirm or clarify information using appropriate terminology
Interact with others: Work as an effective member of a team as well as independently
Navigate the world of work: Recognise the purpose, main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role
Get the work done: Plan, organise and prioritise tasks to transport large animals Anticipate animal behavioural responses and use problem-solving approaches to minimise hazards and risks

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What does an assessment tool for ACMAIM304 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMAIM304 needs to address all 37 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 11 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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