Assessor Resource
ACMACR405A
Euthanase sick, injured or unwanted pound animals
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit is applicable to those working in the animal control and regulation sectors where it may be necessary to euthanase sick, injured or unwanted pound animals. Euthanasing animals requires knowledge of occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, associated animal welfare legislation, safe practices in euthanasing animals, organisational standard operating procedures, detailed pharmacology of specific drugs, routine procedural techniques and handling of animals.
In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all units of competency in the ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement for animals to be handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised.
Notes:
Appropriate licences are required for those involved in training and assessment against this unit. Relevant records must be kept in accordance with legislation and standard operating procedures.
This unit does not cover the euthanasia of livestock.
This unit of competency covers the process of euthanasing sick, injured or unwanted pound animals in a humane way that complies with safe operating practices and with ethical, welfare and legislative requirements.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore, it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
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