ACMAIM310 — Participate in marine wildlife pollution event

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What an assessment for ACMAIM310 must cover

49 assessable components: 6 elements (28 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 12 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 impacted marine wildlife

1.1Assess hazards and control immediate risks within limit of role and responsibility
1.2Participate in team briefing and confirm role, duties and safe work requirements
1.3Identify and adhere to organisational procedures, relevant regulatory requirements and cultural protocols relevant to species and operations
1.4Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment appropriate for activity
1.5Report information to relevant personnel according to organisational procedures and relevant state/territory regulatory requirements

2 Carry out wildlife capture and assessment

2.1Search for wildlife according to approved plans for capture
2.2Determine and undertake safe species-specific capture technique
2.3Assess impact of marine pollution on individual wildlife
2.4Undertake triage assessment of impacted wildlife, assess status, degree of pollution coverage, body condition and quarantine requirements
2.5Move or transport animals to cleaning facility according to organisational procedures

3 Wash and clean marine wildlife

3.1Prepare supplies and equipment for individual wildlife in advance to minimise time taken for washing and animal stress
3.2Handle and prepare wildlife for washing using species-specific techniques to minimise distress
3.3Wash individual wildlife using appropriate techniques and resources for species
3.4Rinse animal thoroughly to remove detergents and residual oil or chemicals using species-specific techniques
3.5Monitor and respond to welfare of wildlife during washing process
3.6Dispose of contaminated water and materials according to organisational waste disposal procedures

4 Dry and monitor cleaned marine wildlife

4.1Relocate washed wildlife to suitable area for drying
4.2Use species-specific techniques and equipment to dry animals
4.3Monitor and respond to welfare of wildlife during drying process
4.4Stabilise and prepare wildlife for release or rehabilitation according to organisational procedures and relevant state/territory regulatory requirements

5 Assist with euthanasia and carcass disposal

5.1Secure or cordon off seriously incapacitated and/or deceased wildlife
5.2Provide support to personnel undertaking approved euthanasia of wildlife
5.3Assist with data collection, scientific sampling and/or necropsy of deceased animals according to instructions and within limit of role and responsibility
5.4Dispose of carcasses according to local, state/territory and other relevant jurisdictional requirements

6 Conclude marine wildlife operation

6.1Report outcomes of event and accurately complete records according to organisational procedures
6.2Recover, clean and service equipment according to manufacturers’ 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

identified hazards and risks associated with a minimum of one species at a marine wildlife pollution event
determined handling, cleaning and care requirements for one species from one of the following groups: sea birds, pinnipeds and dugongs, marine reptiles
safely captured, caught and handled two wildlife using species-specific techniques
washed, rinsed, dried and monitored two individual wildlife
worked safely during the marine wildlife pollution event, following safe animal handling and hygiene procedures
contributed to one team briefing and one debriefing activity.

Knowledge evidence

key local, state/territory and Commonwealth legislative requirements and jurisdictional structures relevant to marine wildlife pollution events
cultural protocols relating to species, operations and location
basic risk assessment process, including hazard identification, assessing risk, controlling or minimising risk and reviewing risks
hazards and risks at marine wildlife pollution events, including: wildlife behaviour; environment, weather and light conditions (time of day); public onlookers, interference, perceived need to act; lack of resources; zoonotic diseases and disease vectors; risk of physical injury; contaminated or toxic waste
role of science and data collection in wildlife management, including types of information and data to collect and record
common marine wildlife species involved in marine pollution events, including: sea birds; pinnipeds and dugongs; marine reptiles
animal species behaviour and biology relevant to event, including: basic anatomy; danger zones and unpredictable behaviour when distressed
suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) for the event and environment, including: safety goggles, gloves, waterproof outer clothing and suitable footwear
species-specific techniques and procedures for impacted wildlife, including: capturing, handling, lifting; moving and transporting; washing, rinsing, drying; approved euthanasia techniques
resources required for washing, cleaning and caring, including: hot water, mild detergent, towels, cloths; vegetable oils or similar; food supplies for animals
types of equipment and gear, including: buckets, tubs, hoses, nozzles; species appropriate pools or drying pens; drying equipment – blow heaters, heat lamps; feeding tubes
organisational safety procedures, including: safe manual handling and handling of wildlife; hygiene and infection control; personal injury or accident involving a team member; shifts and team rotations to avoid fatigue and exposure to weather; waste disposal.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret guidelines and organisational procedures relating to wildlife in marine pollution events
Oral communication: Use clear language and appropriate tone conversing with team members, supervisors and members of the public during marine wildlife pollution events. Use accurate industry and animal terminology in conversations with key personnel
Numeracy: Estimate quantities of resources required for number and size of impacted wildlife with reasonable accuracy

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What does an assessment tool for ACMAIM310 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMAIM310 needs to address all 49 unit components: 6 elements with 28 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 12 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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