ACMGAS206A Provide Basic First Aid for Animals

Unit Purpose 

This unit of competency covers the process of providing essential first aid for animals by recognising and responding to an emergency using basic life support measures. The first aider is not expected to deal with complex casualties or incidents, but to provide an initial response where first aid is required. 

Providing basic first aid for animals requires the ability to respond positively to emergencies in line with practised actions and demonstrate basic first aid casualty management principles. It also requires knowledge of the use of safe work practices, the animal emergency network, and first aid casualty management principles and zoonotic diseases. 

The work functions within this unit require the demonstration of basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas and the application of a defined range of skills. One would be expected to apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.  

Reporting of assessment outcomes 

Your result will be recorded and reported to you as Competent or Not yet Competent. On successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Requirements to successfully complete this unit of competency 

1. You need to complete and pass the Practical Interview and Demonstration Assessments Worth 25%
2. You need to complete the 5 face to face scenarios Worth 25%
3. You need to complete the Practical Workbook Worth 25%
4. You need to complete the Quizzes- this is time limited and questions are randomised and shuffled for each student. Worth 25% 

What you will need 

• Access to the internet, a plan which will allow download to view video material
• Access to a toy or live dog and suitably sized muzzle (we will show you how to make one) for demonstration purposes
• Access to a webcam, headphones and microphone to participate in online interviews and demonstrations
• Time to arrange an appointment with your tutor for interviews, scenarios and demonstrations

Additional details for local assessment arrangements

You can collect evidence within your workplace that you have demonstrated the skills and outcomes required for this unit of competence. Instructions are available in the practical workbook. 

Nominal Hours:                30 

Suggested Study Plan:       5 hours per week for 6 weeks

Course Fee (includes unit enrolment fee)

Australia $347.00

USA, Canada, Europe, UK US $347.00

NZ, Malaysia, HK, Singapore, Rest of World AUS $347.00