Skill set Outline

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Companion Animal Incident Management Team Leader Skill Set

Companion Animal Incident Management Team Leader Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
ACMSS00044
State Code
AE866
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
16/07/2022
Current Release Date
16/07/2022
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
21/09/2022
Nominal Hours
215
Duration
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 16/07/2022 Current Approved
Description
This skill set is designed to provide individuals with skills and knowledge to lead a team rescuing companion animals during a major incident.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards ACM40122 Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management and ACM40222 Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management. Successful completion of this skill set does not qualify candidates to be a team leader in general emergencies.
If this skill set is used as a pathway towards qualifications in the fire sector refer to the PUA Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on fire prerequisites.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals who have some experience in emergency rescue activity.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package and the PUA Public Safety Training Package meet the industry requirements to lead a team rescuing companion animals during major incidents.
General notes
No information