ACMGEN309 — Provide basic animal first aid

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What an assessment for ACMGEN309 must cover

25 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 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 Assess the situation and plan response

1.1Recognise if the situation is an emergency and follow workplace procedures
1.2Identify the animal and hazards and take action to minimise immediate risks to self, other people, the injured animal and other animals
1.3Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow workplace health and safety procedures when handling animals
1.4Assess options for assisting animal according to workplace procedures

2 Approach, secure and protect animal

2.1Select appropriate equipment for handling and securing the animal
2.2Approach and handle animal safely, using low stress techniques to minimise stress, pain and further injuries
2.3Reassure animal in a caring manner and make comfortable using available resources
2.4Assess physical condition and vital signs of the animal

3 Provide first aid assistance

3.1Provide basic first aid according to established animal first aid procedures
3.2Seek first aid assistance or advice from others as appropriate and required
3.3Keep supervisor or appropriate personnel informed of animal condition
3.4Record relevant information for animal and/or incident according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

identified the animal and hazards, and assessed and minimised risks to self, other people, injured animal and other animals for two separate incidents
provided basic first aid for at least two animals with different first aid needs, including: • approached, secured and handled each animal safely using low stress techniques and following workplace health and safety procedures • updated supervisor or relevant personnel of animal condition • accurately recorded and maintained records for each animal

Knowledge evidence

risks of providing first aid to animals, including: • risks to self and other people, including bites, scratches, envenomation, zoonoses and manual handling • risks to other animals • risks to injured animal
first aid management principles
methods used to catch, restrain and secure animals, including commonly used equipment
personal protective equipment (PPE), including when and how it should be used, and correct fitting
safe and humane animal handling techniques and procedures
basic examination techniques to determine health status
basic animal first aid techniques, including how to: • check airway and clear if required • control bleeding • minimise impact of shock by keeping animal quiet, warm and away from activity or noise • immobilise limb injuries, if safe to do so, where soft tissue damage or fractures are suspected • apply water appropriately, if available, in cases of burns or overheating • transport animal to veterinary assistance as soon as possible using methods appropriate to illness or injury
organisation policies and procedures, including health safety, and emergency procedures
animal emergency networks, where applicable, including: • veterinary services • animal welfare bodies and support facilities • state and local government emergency services relevant to animal incidents

Foundation skills

Writing: Record animal or incident information accurately using industry terminology
Oral communication: Speak clearly and calmly when seeking assistance or conveying information to others Listen actively when seeking advice from supervisor or other personnel

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What does an assessment tool for ACMGEN309 need to cover?

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