SFICRO403 — Capture, transport and release crocodiles

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What an assessment for SFICRO403 must cover

72 assessable components: 6 elements (22 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 41 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 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 Prepare for capture, transport and release of a crocodile

1.1Identify appropriate legislation/regulation and codes of practice for safe and humane capture, transport and release of crocodiles
1.2Discuss the different methods of capture, transport and release depending on the crocodile’s size with relevant personnel
1.3Discuss team roles for capturing, transporting and releasing crocodiles with relevant personnel
1.4Select and fit appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and check first aid kit is complete
1.5Prepare operational equipment required for the capture, transport and release of crocodiles, incorporating safety, biosecurity, environmental and regulatory requirements
1.6Conduct a full rehearsal of the operation and establish the required communication processes according to workplace procedures

2 Capture a crocodile

2.1Prepare the crocodile trap or device to be used for crocodile capture
2.2Locate crocodile to be captured and estimate its length
2.3Monitor crocodile behaviour and consult with appropriate personnel to determine if chemical restraint is required
2.4Capture the crocodile according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
2.5Restrain the crocodile’s jaw according to SOPs to prevent the animal from striking or lunging
2.6Cover the crocodile’s eyes to limit sight and calm the animal
2.7Load the crocodile according to workplace procedures and safe work practices

3 Transport a crocodile

3.1Prepare crocodile for transport according to workplace transport and biosecurity SOPs
3.2Monitor crocodile behaviour and vitals at all stages and maintain situational awareness to ensure safety of self, others and crocodile, and report any abnormal conditions or crocodile behaviour to appropriate personnel
3.3Maintain transport environment in a manner that is conducive to crocodile welfare and according to the appropriate crocodile code of practice

4 Use manual manipulation techniques to move a crocodile

4.1Safely manoeuvre the crocodile to the agreed location using appropriate equipment and physical effort in a haul team when required
4.2Cooperate and communicate with team members to ensure safety and minimal stress to the crocodile

5 Release a crocodile

5.1Remove crocodile constraints according to SOPs, maintaining safe work practices and avoiding unnecessary stress to the crocodile
5.2Reposition crocodile in a planned location and monitor during recovery phase

6 Review and debrief information relating to crocodile capture, transport and release

6.1Participate in crocodile capture, transport and release debrief session
6.2Discuss processes and identify possible procedural improvements with team members or appropriate personnel

Performance evidence

There must be evidence that the individual has worked in a team: capturing, transporting and releasing at least five crocodiles.
complied with crocodile risk and safety standards
treated crocodiles humanely
worked in a team environment
used appropriate equipment correctly
complied with regulation associated with crocodile care
complied with biosecurity guidelines and environmental standards
communicated with relevant parties

Knowledge evidence

types of equipment and how to use, including:
vehicles
rescue straps/webbing, ropes, slings
harpoons
glide mats or similar improvised equipment
head/eye protection for crocodiles
wooden dowel
first aid kit
tape
traps, cages or other crocodile relocation devices
key features of crocodile anatomy and physiology, including:
different crocodile species size
the animal’s sensory organs
the animal’s muscular jaw
the animal’s muscular tail
techniques involved in the manoeuvring of crocodiles, including:
roles of team members, including first aiders
communication
sequence of action to be followed
variations to methods in crocodile capturing techniques depending on the size of the crocodile
ways to restrain crocodiles, including:
using a crocodile trap with a gate that is secured and is appropriate for a large crocodile
working in a team that enables operators to restrain a crocodile and secure its jaws
covering the crocodile’s eyes to limit sight so as to calm the animal
hauling the crocodile into the transport vehicle using the appropriate haulage methods for a large crocodile
when to seek advice from appropriate personnel regarding the use of chemical restraint
crocodile habitat safety procedures, including:
never swimming or wading through any water in northern Australian waterways
only crossing rivers at shallow water sites or rocky areas in the narrowest section, no more than 30 cm (knee deep)
carrying some form of communication equipment
being careful when walking through long grass and when near banks
appropriate action if confronted by an aggressive crocodile:
maintain sight of crocodile while retreating as rapidly as possible
raise the alarm and identifying location of crocodile to others
ensure all team members are accounted for and uninjured
use communication systems to inform others
state and territory regulations and codes associated with crocodile habitats and crocodile activity
biosecurity guidelines for crocodile habitats:
not contaminating waterways
observing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
culturally sensitive communication protocol

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Provide brief and clear procedural information Communicate in a culturally sensitive manner

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What does an assessment tool for SFICRO403 need to cover?

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