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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Statutory and local authority requirements may include: | local government requirements for registration subsidiesmicrochipping processesspecified types of animals, such as dangerous dogs or restricted breed dogs and/or catstechnology used. |
Location for conducting the microchipping procedure should take into consideration: | the species, for example:locations for cats should be enclosed and escape-proof with minimal damageable equipment. |
Likely species behaviour that may be encountered my include: | animals exhibiting aggressive behaviouranimals exhibiting anxious or fearful behaviourflight of the animalloss of control. |
Supervisory Veterinarian is required to be: | a registered veterinarian who is an authorised implanter with whom you have a prior agreement to attend the animal being microchipped, if necessary. |
Implantation equipment includes: | only approved microchips that meet current legislative requirements and comply with AS 5018 :2001 Electronic animal identification - National coding scheme and AS 5019:2001 Electronic animal identification - Radiofrequency methods and disposable implantation needles may be used. |
First aid equipment may include: | antiseptic and saline solutionsadhesive stripssterile bandages and dressings. |
Electronic reader required for the procedure means: | a scanner capable of detecting and decoding approved microchip informationapproved multiple frequency scanners that scan for FDXA and FDXB only may be usedfamiliarity with multi-frequency scanners is required to scan chips from various manufacturers that respond to varying frequencies from 125 kHz non-encrypted and 128 kHz devices. |
Microchip means: | a Permanent Identification Device (PID) which: is able to be permanently implanted in an animalis designed to transmit stored information when activated by a reader complies with the requirements of AS 5019:2001 Electronic animal identification - Radiofrequency methodscontains a unique identification number that:complies with AS 5018:2001 Electronic animal identification - National coding scheme the first 6 digits displayed are the manufacturers code for the device as set by the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) any permanent identification device (microchip) implanted before May 2003 that uniquely identifies the animal. |
Prescribed identifying information may include: | details required in accordance with relevant legislative requirements:owner and animal residential and location details and signaturelocal government detailsmicrochip detailsimplanter name, contact details, signature and registration number, where applicable. |
Protective equipment may include: | use of Kelvar sleeves to protect implanter. |
Signs of ill health which should be referred to veterinary practitioner may include: | apparent painbleeding or swelling of body partsbloating of abdomendiarrhoea, especially if bloodstaineddifficulty or inability to urinate or defecatefits or staggeringinability to stand or walkinappetencelamenessred or brown coloured urinerepeated sneezing or coughingrunny noserunny or inflamed eyesvomitingweight loss. |
Animal restraint devices required for the procedure may include: | cat restraining bagscollars and leadsmuzzles.Note: excludes chemical restraint. |
Scanned according to legislative and industry practice means: | ensuring that the microchip reader is functioning properly by running it across a reference microchip at a distance of 50-100 mm from the scanner and at a sweep speed of 0.5 m/sscanning the animal thoroughly to check its microchip status with an operating reader held just above the hairline of the animalthis should be done at a distance of no more than 50 mmensuring the animal is properly scannedtwo slow sweeps along the long axis from head to mid-back, and two sweeps over the shoulders from elbow to elbow at a distance of not more than 50 mm from the body and a speed of 0.5 m/s is recommendedensuring a slow, even pace (0.5 m/s) is employed in scanningcontinue scanning if a microchip is found as the animal must be thoroughly scanned to ensure that all microchips are detected (in case there is more than one).Please note: Where two different readers are being used, scanning operations need to be repeated for each reader. |
Industry and legislatively approved procedure for previously implanted microchips means: | in situations where an implanter is approached to scan an animal to check for a microchip, or find a microchip where registration records do not match, the procedure to be followed includes:notify the registry to ascertain the current owner detailsinform this person that proof of the change of ownership involving notification and consent of the previous owner will need to be provided before the animal can be entered into the registry under their namethe implanter must contact the appropriate registry to flag the ownership issue with them and provide the registry with the details of the person presenting the animalownership disputes are a civil matter and people should be advised to seek legal advice and/or representationNote: It is the responsibility of the person presenting the animal to provide adequate proof of ownership. |
Abnormalities likely to be encountered at implantation site includes: | injuriesrashesswellingsulcers. |
OHSrisks when working with animals may include: | animal bites, kicks, scratches and crush injuriesbiological hazardous waste and sharps disposalhandling of chemicals and medicinesgas leakageinhalation of aerosol particlesintraocular contaminationmanual handling, including carrying, lifting and shiftingneedle pricks and cuts from other sharpsrelease of infective agents (animal and human)slippery or uneven work surfaceszoonoses. |
Maintaining asepsis during procedure may include: | ensuring:needles or microchip are not contaminatedthere is no damage to sterile packs prior to use. |
Recommended angle for insertion of the needle means: | needle should be directed at an angle of 30-45 degrees to the skin plane, bevel side up, to minimise emergence of needle from the skin. |
Needle inspected means: | inspect needle to ensure the microchip has been injected into the animal. |
Procedures to ensure microchip does not come out may include: | application of tissue glueapplying digital pressure wearing gloves to protect both the animal and the operator, followed by inspection and light coat brushing to ensure the device in not lodged in the coat. |
Injuries sustained to humans during procedure may include: | back injuriesbitesfaintingmuscle tearsneedle stick injuriesscratches. |
Post-implantation advice which should be provided to the owner includes: | limitations on exerciselimiting site palpation after procedure is performedrestriction from bathing and swimming for recommended periodprocedures to be followed in the event of possible complications. |
Signs of adverse reactions may include: | haemorrhageinfectionredness, heat, pain and swelling at the implantation siteseizuresshocksubcutaneous lumps. |
Relevant animal registry service means: | an animal registry licensed in the relevant state or territory, example registries include: Australasian Animal Registry (AAR)Central Animal Records (CAR)National Pet Register (NPR)PetSafe Registry. |