ACMAIM401 — Coordinate large animal movement and evacuation
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What an assessment for ACMAIM401 must cover
44 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 23 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 Plan the movement and evacuation of large animals from incident scene
- 1.1Receive a briefing from the incident controller or authorised delegate to determine incident action plan requirements
- 1.2Develop and seek approval for an incident action plan, taking into account priorities, movement methods, site suitability, resource requirements and potential for incident escalation
- 1.3Assess the condition and suitability of the animals to be moved and their preparation requirements
- 1.4Communicate the incident action plan to relevant personnel, addressing team and public safety, and animal welfare requirements
2 Organise safe evacuation site and movement of animals
- 2.1Ensure the availability of resources and personnel to undertake the movement
- 2.2Coordinate the set-up of temporary shelter or evacuation sites to ensure safe and secure containment appropriate to the needs of the large animal species
- 2.3Implement and maintain appropriate safety, hygiene and biosecurity measures
3 Oversee evacuation of animals
- 3.1Establish processes for identifying and registering animals to be moved to new, safer locations or temporary evacuation sites
- 3.2Control and monitor the movement of the animals, adapting plans to respond to safety and animal welfare contingencies
- 3.3Ensure animals are established after moving, and arrangements for veterinary care, nutrition and welfare are implemented
- 3.4Implement procedures for reuniting owners with animals, and organise arrangements for unclaimed or deceased animals
4 Conclude operations
- 4.1Coordinate the retrieval of equipment and clean-up of the holding area or temporary evacuation site according to organisational procedures
- 4.2Participate in team debriefing activities
- 4.3Complete records accurately according to regulatory and organisational requirements
- 4.4Evaluate the effectiveness of the movement of animals and evacuation sites to contribute to continuous improvement processes
Performance evidence
- responded to two different animal movement or evacuation scenarios, providing information about the method of movement, requirements of holding areas or temporary evacuation site, resources needed and risks involved for each scenario
- prepared a plan to evacuate a group of at least 30 animals to an evacuation site, specifying resources (equipment, personnel, transport), route and requirements of the site for an incident scenario with the potential to escalate.
Knowledge evidence
- principles of animal incident management system
- incident action plan for moving large animals, including:
- assessing suitability of potential new sites and locations
- methods, resources and transport requirements
- contingency plans
- incident scene risk factors
- factors affecting the movement of animals, including:
- fitness to be moved or to travel
- species-specific needs and behaviours
- suitable methods and equipment for moving animals, including:
- handling and restraint methods
- herding and mustering techniques
- leading and walking
- transport vehicle types
- resources required to carry out the activity, including equipment and personnel
- factors affecting the:
- suitability and safety of the location for the animal/s to be moved to
- containment requirements of holding areas and temporary evacuation site, including moveable barriers, fencing, ropes, improvised equipment
- quarantine and biosecurity requirements
- choice of route
- methods used to identify animals, and record keeping requirements
- techniques for establishing animals in new location and relevant requirements
- briefing and debriefing the incident, including operational and critical incident stress.
Foundation skills
- Oral communication: Use clear, precise language and tone appropriate for situation and audience to convey instructions
- Interact with others: Work independently and collectively as an effective team member with a sense of responsibility and ownership of agreed plans, decisions and outcomes
- Navigate the world of work: Maintain professional conduct and ethics, and work within the limits of own authority, expertise, training, competence and experience Recognise own responsibilities under current health and safety and animal welfare regulations, codes and organisational policies and procedures
- Get the work done: Use analytical processes to decide on a course of action, establishing criteria for deciding between options and incorporating information from others Anticipate animal behavioural responses and use problem-solving approaches to minimise hazards and risks
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Questions about assessing ACMAIM401
What does an assessment tool for ACMAIM401 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMAIM401 needs to address all 44 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 23 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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