Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMAIM501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop a plan for the rescue of companion animals during major incidents

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMAIM501 - Develop a plan for the rescue of companion animals during major incidents
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine requirements for a companion animal major incident rescue plan
  • Consider the likelihood of various major incidents within the local area and conduct a risk assessment
  • Research existing local, state/territory and federal government incident rescue plans
  • Identify the features and facilities of the local area and how they impact upon major incident risks
  • Identify companion animal emergency requirements during major incidents
  • Research regulatory requirements that impact upon rescue operations, relocation issues and facility requirements
  • Identify workplace health and safety, animal welfare practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements relevant to an incident
       
Element: Identify and liaise with appropriate community organisations
  • Identify community organisations to be involved in a rescue plan, and consolidate information on roles in an information database
  • Identify restrictions and barriers to effective liaison, and develop processes to promote communication with relevant emergency management stakeholders and companion animal owners in the local area
  • Consult with local, state/territory and federal government agencies and incident landowner/manager as required, to identify and clarify roles and responsibilities in the plan
  • Consult appropriate community stakeholders to discuss emergency processes and related budget requirements
  • Consult with identified community organisations to identify and determine roles and responsibilities in the plan
       
Element: Identify roles for volunteers in a companion animal major incident rescue plan
  • Determine roles within the plan that have clearly defined responsibilities suitable to delegate to volunteers
  • Document volunteer roles, training requirements and self-care strategies according to workplace procedures
  • Establish training requirements for volunteers to understand the plan and perform their role
       
Element: Validate and document plan
  • Review findings and seek feedback from appropriate stakeholders on priorities, movement methods, potential site suitability, resource and regulatory requirements, Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)principles and incident escalation contingencies and adjust plan as required
  • Finalise, validate and document the plan for the rescue of companion animals during major incidents in an appropriate and accessible format
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Consider the likelihood of various major incidents within the local area and conduct a risk assessment 
Research existing local, state/territory and federal government incident rescue plans 
Identify the features and facilities of the local area and how they impact upon major incident risks 
Identify companion animal emergency requirements during major incidents 
Research regulatory requirements that impact upon rescue operations, relocation issues and facility requirements 
Identify workplace health and safety, animal welfare practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements relevant to an incident 
Identify community organisations to be involved in a rescue plan, and consolidate information on roles in an information database 
Identify restrictions and barriers to effective liaison, and develop processes to promote communication with relevant emergency management stakeholders and companion animal owners in the local area 
Consult with local, state/territory and federal government agencies and incident landowner/manager as required, to identify and clarify roles and responsibilities in the plan 
Consult appropriate community stakeholders to discuss emergency processes and related budget requirements 
Consult with identified community organisations to identify and determine roles and responsibilities in the plan 
Determine roles within the plan that have clearly defined responsibilities suitable to delegate to volunteers 
Document volunteer roles, training requirements and self-care strategies according to workplace procedures 
Establish training requirements for volunteers to understand the plan and perform their role 
Review findings and seek feedback from appropriate stakeholders on priorities, movement methods, potential site suitability, resource and regulatory requirements, Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)principles and incident escalation contingencies and adjust plan as required 
Finalise, validate and document the plan for the rescue of companion animals during major incidents in an appropriate and accessible format 

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