This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals. It covers large land-based, domesticated animals – typically horses, cattle and sheep. The unit provides an introduction to behaviours of large prey and herd animals, safety, situational awareness, and an overview of incident management processes.

The unit applies to individuals who work or volunteer in environments where they interact with large animals and require a basic understanding of safety for self, others and animals in potential incident or emergency situations.

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

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.