ACMARM408 — Coordinate seizure of animals

1 Assess the situation

• 1.1Record grounds and details of the seizure situation according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements
• 1.2Assess situation to determine risks to self, other people and target animal
• 1.3Determine requirements to maintain the safety of self, other people and target animal at all times
• 1.4Determine seizure plan in consultation with colleagues and other relevant personnel

2 Coordinate the seizure plan

• 2.1Request backup or professional assistance and advice from appropriate personnel if required
• 2.2Quarantine and cordon the area, if required, to minimise risk to self, other people, and target animals
• 2.3Notify emergency services personnel and involve them if necessary
• 2.4Implement workplace health and safety and emergency procedures relating to the seizure
• 2.5Select, prepare and use appropriate personal protective equipment and equipment required for seizure, according to manufacturer requirements
• 2.6Assist veterinarian or authorised personnel with chemical restraints if requested and if required for the situation

3 Capture animals according to workplace requirements

• 3.1Give appropriate instructions to personnel assisting in the seizure
• 3.2Use equipment legally, correctly and safely to capture animals in an ethical, low stress and humane manner
• 3.3Secure, restrain and contain animal humanely according to workplace requirements
• 3.4Gather and record evidence relating to the incident according to workplace requirements
• 3.5Load and relocate animals humanely according to workplace requirements
• 3.6Unload and secure animals at holding destination
• 3.7Handle animals appropriately, examine for health and welfare problems, and monitor sedated animals during recovery where required
• 3.8Dispose of deceased animals appropriately, if required, according to workplace policies and procedures, owner’s request and legislative requirements

4 Complete post-seizure procedures

• 4.1Clean, maintain and store equipment
• 4.2Notify owners of animals, if relevant, and take any further action required
• 4.3Document and report the incident, and health and safety matters, according to workplace management systems and protocols
• 4.4Review seizure and capture plan to ensure improved performance in the future

What does an assessment tool for ACMARM408 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMARM408 needs to address all 45 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 9 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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