Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare plans to set up a companion animal evacuation facility

Prepare plans to set up a companion animal evacuation facility

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMAIM502
State Code
OED13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/09/2022
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/09/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a plan that facilitates the set up of a companion animal evacuation facility.This unit applies to individuals who apply research and planning skills and knowledge to plan for emergency community companion animal housing needs. These analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of planning activities. It applies to individuals who work autonomously and apply in-depth, technical skills and knowledge to provide and communicate solutions for predictable and unpredictable problems within their scope of professional practice. All work must be carried out to comply with Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine facility requirements for a companion animal evacuation centre
  • 1.1 Identify local area facility requirements to house companion animals during major incidents
  • 1.2 Identify the features, facilities, suppliers and tradespeople of the local area and suitable existing facilities incorporating capacity considerations
  • 1.3 Research relevant regulatory requirements for companion animal facilities
  • 1.4 Research possible facilities' capacity, biosecurity, safety and security issues, and animal welfare considerations
  • 1.5 Research processes for movement of companion animals when they arrive at facility that include assessment and triage arrangements
  • 1.6 Identify workplace health and safety, animal welfare practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for facility
2. Identify and liaise with appropriate community organisations
  • 2.1 Consult appropriate community stakeholders to discuss facility options, existing arrangements, needs and budgetary and resource constraints
  • 2.2 Check local government and/or state/territory government for existing animal welfare plans with Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)principles
  • 2.3 Identify community organisations that can assist with and manage set-up of a companion animal evacuation facility at short notice during a major incident
  • 2.4 Consult with identified community organisations to discuss findings, the capacity for existing facilities to house companion animals at short notice, and the temporary conversion requirements
3. Document plan
  • 3.1 Review findings and seek feedback from appropriate stakeholders
  • 3.2 Finalise and document plan for set-up of a companion animal evacuation facility at short notice as required
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