Unit of competency Outline

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Manage minor crocodile incidents in the wild

Manage minor crocodile incidents in the wild

Unit of competency
National Code
SFICRO401
State Code
OCH87
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/02/2021
Field of Education
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
18/02/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage minor incidents relating to human interactions with crocodiles. This does not include managing incidents with human fatalities. It includes working with various agencies in relation to the incidents.The unit applies to individuals who work with crocodiles in crocodile habitats. While this unit relates mostly to saltwater crocodiles, it may also entail incidents with other crocodile species. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Licences or permits may be required for the use of firearms or restricted drugs on crocodiles or if operating vehicles.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate crocodile incident
  • 1.1 Investigate nature of incident from eyewitness reports or own inspection
  • 1.2 Make assessment of key factors that may impact an appropriate response, including victim care, public and personal health and safety, crocodile care, biosecurity and environmental factors
  • 1.3 Collect information to determine action according to the chain of command and workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Interview informants to determine details of the incident
2. Respond to crocodile incident
  • 2.1 Contact appropriate agencies to report the incident and seek medical assistance if required
  • 2.2 Establish communications necessary to manage the situation
  • 2.3 Transport resources and personnel to site and, if required, instruct personnel to establish physical barriers to keep the public away from the incident site
  • 2.4 Establish site procedures and implement emergency plans according to the nature of the incident and health and safety requirements
  • 2.5 Implement measures that minimise risk to the public, habitats, species and communities
3. Coordinate response to crocodile incident
  • 3.1 Inform the general public and media of the nature of the incident and agency decisions according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Brief volunteers or personnel on workplace health and safety hazards, preventative measures, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and reporting requirements
  • 3.3 Manage immediate media response in calm, factual and logical manner
4. Complete crocodile incident management action
  • 4.1 Follow incident management processes for debrief of the incident
  • 4.2 Document incident and action taken, and determine if follow-up procedures are required
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