This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to seize, handle, and transport animals in routine animal management regulatory situations. It does not include the use of firearms, chemicals or drugs in the process of seizing an animal.

This unit applies to authorised officers who are required to assess and safely and humanely impound animals as part of their animal management regulatory role. They analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate in-depth legislative knowledge; and develop and communicate solutions for a range of commonly encountered problems.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

Some animal control functions administered by state/territory and local governments require licensing or authorisation. Legislative requirements vary across jurisdictions and users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority for current requirements.