ACMARM405 — Assist with the euthanasia of animals

1 Prepare to euthanise an animal under supervision

• 1.1Identify animal intended for euthanasia according to legislation, workplace policies and procedures and veterinarian or authorised persons’ instructions
• 1.2Confirm animal ownership and relevant authorisations, licences, permits and delegation required to conduct euthanasia, including checking appeals
• 1.3Confirm method of euthanasia that is consistent with workplace policies and procedures and legislative requirements
• 1.4Prepare equipment and materials required for euthanasia and for chemical restraint, as required
• 1.5Determine required human assistance for the procedure, and organise
• 1.6Identify hazards associated with the procedure according to workplace health and safety and biosecurity procedures

2 Assist with euthanasia of an animal under supervision

• 2.1Use personal protective and safety equipment according to workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements
• 2.2Handle, restrain and transport animal safely to minimise animal pain and distress during euthanasia
• 2.3Monitor euthanasia procedure to ensure that the animal’s death is rapid and without complication or undue suffering
• 2.4Confirm death of animal with veterinarian or supervisor according to workplace procedures

3 Carry out post-euthanasia tasks

• 3.1Handle and move carcass if required for research or post-mortem examination according to workplace and legislative requirements
• 3.2Dispose of animal carcass and biological waste according to workplace and legislative requirements
• 3.3Dispose of single- use items and sanitise, clean and store equipment and materials
• 3.4Update records relating to euthanised animal according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for ACMARM405 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMARM405 needs to address all 40 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 16 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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