ACMAIM308 — Respond to marine wildlife stranding

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What an assessment for ACMAIM308 must cover

57 assessable components: 6 elements (31 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 17 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 Contribute to assessment of marine wildlife stranding scene

1.1Participate in team briefing and confirm role and duties in stranding operation
1.2Use a systematic approach to identify hazards and control risks at the scene within limit of role and responsibility
1.3Identify stranded animals accurately and report information regarding stranding scene to relevant personnel and authorities
1.4Identify and adhere to cultural protocols relevant to species and operations
1.5Assist with controlling the site according to organisational procedures and relevant state/territory regulatory requirements
1.6Select equipment and gear required to assist at stranding event

2 Assess and assist individual animals

2.1Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment appropriate for activity
2.2Assist with triage assessment of stranded animal, evaluate their status, level of activity and body condition
2.3Identify or tag animal according to health category and triage assessment
2.4Stabilise, reposition and/or apply basic first aid to animal in immediate need or distress according to safe work procedures and species requirements
2.5Deter free swimming animal from stranding according to organisational procedures and available resources

3 Assist with release and refloating of stranded live animal/s

3.1Treat animal/s humanely and keep the animal calm and comfortable using species-specific techniques
3.2Apply knowledge of species danger zones to ensure personal safety
3.3Assist with the immediate release of animal/s in shallow waters according to organisational procedures and available resources
3.4Assist in moving beached animals to response mats or pontoons for release and refloatation
3.5Use species-specific approaches to assist animal with refloatation and return to water
3.6Relocate animal to assist with stabilisation or release according to organisational procedures
3.7Mark animals prior to release for identification purposes where required by response agency

4 Undertake palliative care and assist with euthanasia

4.1Secure and cordon off stranded and/or deceased animal/s
4.2Implement palliative care for animals based on veterinarian assessment or instructions
4.3Assist with determining appropriate euthanasia method for species, size of animal and location
4.4Provide support to personnel undertaking approved euthanasia of animal/s

5 Carry out carcass management

5.1Complete basic data collection, scientific sampling and/or necropsy of carcass according to instructions and within limit of role and responsibility
5.2Determine carcass disposal options based on site value, location and cause of death
5.3Consider options to undertake venting of carcass for relevant species
5.4Engage with traditional owners on options for deceased animals according to local cultural protocols where required
5.5Dispose of carcasses and waste according to local, state/territory and other relevant jurisdictional requirements

6 Conclude operations

6.1Report outcomes of stranding operation and accurately complete records according to organisational procedures
6.2Recover, clean and service equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and organisational standards
6.3Participate in team debriefing activities
6.4Report signs of critical incident stress in self and others to relevant personnel

Performance evidence

assessed hazards and risks for one single and one multiple marine wildlife stranding
accurately identified two different stranded animals and assessed their condition
participated in two marine wildlife stranding activities, including: • one involving a live animal • one involving a deceased animal
followed safe manual and animal handling, and hygiene procedures in all activities
used and correctly fitted appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for situation
contributed to one team briefing and one debriefing activity.

Knowledge evidence

key features of organisational incident management system applicable to stranding, including: • roles and responsibilities of team members • overview of decision-making processes • interagency operations and legislative obligations
key local, state/territory and Commonwealth legislative requirements and jurisdictional structures relevant to marine wildlife strandings
cultural protocols relating to species, operations and location
communication protocols, including reporting and dealing with media
role of science and data collection in wildlife management, including types of information and data to collect and record
main hazards and risks to people, including: • wildlife behaviour • weather, sea conditions, failing light or visibility • geography, location • public onlookers, interference, perceived need to act • lack of resources
marine wildlife involved in strandings or groundings relevant to location or jurisdiction
overview of causes of strandings or groundings
animal identification relevant to event, including: • species type, approximate age and conservation status • basic anatomy and physiology of species, including danger zones • basic indicators of condition
strategies to control site and address safety of the public and the animals, including: • establish an exclusion zone • approach and treat animals with caution • ensure onlookers and dogs do not enter the exclusion zone • ensure appropriate warning and information signs are erected • monitor sea, tide and weather conditions
strategies to deter free swimming animals from stranding
basic animal first aid appropriate for species
personal protective equipment (PPE), including: • appropriate clothing, wetsuit, gloves, enclosed footwear • lifejackets, flotation device
species-specific techniques for handling, lifting, moving and transporting animals
types of equipment and gear and their purpose, including response mats and pontoons
methods of euthanasia and factors determining selection of appropriate method, including: • chemical • firearm • pericranial implosion
organisational safety procedures, including: • hygiene standards – infection control, zoonotic diseases, biosecurity • personal injury or accident involving a team member • team rotations to avoid fatigue and exposure to weather • risks associated with environmental conditions.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret guidelines and standard operating procedures relating to wildlife strandings
Oral communication: Use clear language and appropriate tone conversing with team members, supervisors and members of the public during stranding event Use accurate industry and animal terminology in conversations with key personnel
Numeracy: Estimate weight (kg, t) and length (cm, m) of animals with reasonable accuracy

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What does an assessment tool for ACMAIM308 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMAIM308 needs to address all 57 unit components: 6 elements with 31 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 17 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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