ACMAIM306 — Lead a team responding to a large animal incident

1 Respond to large animal incident

• 1.1Gather adequate information to assess the nature of the incident, exact location and the resources required to respond to the incident
• 1.2Assess feasibility and likelihood of success of available options for managing animal/s at the incident scene
• 1.3Devise an incident action plan
• 1.4Organise external support, including a veterinarian and/or emergency or medical services, according to the nature of the incident and additional support required
• 1.5Select and prepare personal protective equipment (PPE), rescue tool kit and equipment required for the incident

2 Establish and maintain incident scene safety

• 2.1Assess human, animal and environmental hazards and risks at scene using a systematic approach
• 2.2Liaise with animal owner and/or veterinarian at incident scene
• 2.3Prioritise required actions promptly according to organisational large animal response plan
• 2.4Establish zones to manage access to the incident scene and members of the public and/or animal owners

3 Manage response

• 3.1Appoint roles and duties and brief team members according to the organisation’s large animal incident plan
• 3.2Ensure all team members have required equipment and appropriate PPE
• 3.3Organise additional personnel and/or specialist equipment based on incident scene requirements

4 Manage and stabilise animal/s

• 4.1Implement hygiene and biosecurity precautions according to organisational requirements
• 4.2Conduct initial assessment of the animal, in conjunction with veterinarian if in attendance, to determine injury type, severity and potential complications related to the extrication of the animal
• 4.3Discuss with veterinarian sedation or anaesthesia requirements to implement the incident action plan
• 4.4Assist veterinarian to restrain, stabilise and/or treat animal/s according to animal needs
• 4.5Protect animal/s from injury during rescue according to extrication technique employed and species-specific needs

5 Carry out incident operations

• 5.1Implement plan to extricate animal/s in consultation with team, veterinarian and/or other technical specialists
• 5.2Provide clear instructions to team members about the plan, including techniques, equipment, safety, and access and escape routes
• 5.3Extricate animals using recognised techniques and equipment appropriate for the animal species and incident
• 5.4Release animal/s in planned area and monitor recovery and welfare
• 5.5Reunite animal/s to owner or appropriate personnel, or organise arrangements for deceased animals according to organisational procedures

6 Conclude incident operations

• 6.1Recover, clean and store equipment according to organisational requirements
• 6.2Contribute to media communications and public relations according to organisational procedures and nature of incident
• 6.3Conduct incident debrief according to organisational procedures
• 6.4Complete records and reports to organisational standards

What does an assessment tool for ACMAIM306 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMAIM306 needs to address all 61 unit components: 6 elements with 26 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 25 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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