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Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures
Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
ACMATE302A
ACMATE302A
State Code
D3838
D3838
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/04/2011
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
01/04/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the process of carrying out institution containment and exclusion procedures that are designed to exclude pathogenic organisms from entering an aseptic site and to contain organisms in a particular site.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to carry out containment and/or exclusion procedures
- 1.1. Items requiring decontamination are treated in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
- 1.2. Where required, personal and work vehicles are decontaminated before entering a containment or exclusion site.
- 1.3. Personal decontamination tests and procedures are carried out before entering a containment or exclusion site.
- 1.4. Contact with potential contaminants is reported in accordance with institutional requirements.
- 1.5. Hands are washed and gloves are changed before handling animals, feed, plant stock or other products.
- 1.6. Appropriate clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment are put on before commencing work and 'street clothing' is securely stored away from animals, feed or other products.
2. Carry out site containment and exclusion procedures
- 2.1. Chemicals and/or medications are handled and stored appropriately.
- 2.2. Different feed mixes, soils, growing media and/or other products are kept separate and appropriately marked in accordance with institutional procedures.
- 2.3. Any cases of pest infestation are identified and reported to the supervisor.
- 2.4. Any breaches of containment and/or exclusion procedures are identified and reported to the supervisor.
- 2.5. Any occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with institutional policies and OHS legislation and codes.
- 2.6. All waste products are disposed of in accordance with institutional procedures.
- 2.7. Information relating to work in containment and exclusion sites is recorded as required by institutional procedures.
3. Carry out animal care in a containment and/or exclusion area
- 3.1. Animal health and wellbeing requirements are provided for in accordance with the institution's standard operating procedures and codes of practice.
- 3.2. Animal isolation housing areas are maintained in accordance with animal wellbeing and containment and/or exclusion requirements.
- 3.3. Physical health and behaviour of animals is monitored and recorded in accordance with institutional requirements.
- 3.4. Regular hygiene, feeding, exercise and enrichment procedures are carried out in accordance with the institution's standard operating procedures.
- 3.5. Disease or illness treatments are provided when appropriate and as directed by the supervisor.
4. Assist in maintaining site containment and exclusion procedures
- 4.1. Procedures and protocols for restricted access are followed by and explained to visitors.
- 4.2. Incoming and outgoing goods are decontaminated in accordance with institutional procedures.
- 4.3. Any observed breaches of containment and exclusion procedures by visitors are noted and reported to the supervisor.
- 4.4. Gates and doors are kept locked, where required, in accordance with institutional procedures and supervisor's instructions.
- 4.5. Where installed, security fencing is maintained in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
- 4.6. Where appropriate, deliveries to site are checked to ensure that established procedures are followed for vehicle decontamination, unloading, receipt and holding or storage of stock and/or supplies.
5. Respond to site containment and/or exclusion breach or problem
- 5.1. The specific problem and its location are identified and reported to the supervisor.
- 5.2. Problems are secured in accordance with institutional procedures.
- 5.3. Containment and/or exclusion site and location of breach are cleaned and disinfected as required in accordance with the specific nature of the problem and institutional procedures.
- 5.4. Livestock and plant stock suspected of being exposed to contaminants are isolated and monitored for evidence of contamination in accordance with institutional procedures.
- 5.5. All contaminated stock and materials are treated and/or disposed of in accordance with institutional procedures.
- 5.6. Contaminated persons are treated in accordance with institutional procedures.
- 5.7. Information about the breach or problem is recorded in accordance with institutional procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Decontamination requirements may include:
items brought onto or being removed from the site:
animal feed
bedding
bottles
cages
pens and other stationery
toys
trolleys
vehicles
conducting decontamination by:
autoclave
chemicals
downtime (isolation)
dunk tanks
gases or heat
ultraviolet light
vehicle dips.
Containment or exclusion sites may include:
containment site is the physical location where the organism is being controlled and confined
exclusion site is the physical location from which organisms are to be excluded:
institution premises or parts of the premises
isolation areas or sick bays
laboratories
research animal holding or breeding facilities
whole farms or parts of a farm.
Personal decontamination tests and procedures may include:
tests and procedures may need to be carried out before and after entering the site:
nasal swabs to test for viruses and micro-organisms
wet or air showers
washing hands
wearing shoe protection, gowns, caps and gloves
time restrictions on when personnel and/or goods can be removed from the containment or exclusion area.
Potential contaminants include:
pathogens entering the site on:
clothing, footwear, equipment, vehicles, new livestock, dust, dander, fur, food, food products, toys, cages, lids, pens, water and soil
foodstuffs, including food for animal or human consumption
fungi
pests and parasites
vaccines and viruses or bacterial infections from humans and animals.
Institution requirements may include:
AS/NZ 2243.3:2002: Safety in laboratories - Microbiological aspects and containment facilities
institution's quality assurance manual and procedures including:
biosecurity
OHS
recycling and re-use guidelines
standard operating procedures
waste disposal
product labels and manufacturers specifications, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)
project objectives and production schedules
relevant state and territory legislation and regulations relating to the practice of veterinary science and animal welfare and research
requirements of the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator in line with the Federal Gene Technology Act
work and routine maintenance plans.
Personal protective equipment may include:
clothing and equipment:
caps
eyewear
face masks and respirators
gloves
gowns
shoe covers.
Pest infestations that might occur include:
dogs, cats and feral animals
flies and mosquitoes
vertebrate and invertebrate pests
wild birds in sheds or housing
wildlife
vermin in food and bedding.
OHS risks associated with animal technician procedures include:
animal bites, kicks, scratches and crush injuries
biological hazardous waste and sharps disposal
handling of chemicals and medicines
gas leakage
inhalation of aerosol particles
intraocular contamination
manual handling, including carrying, lifting and shifting
needle pricks and cuts from other sharps
release of infective agents (animal and human)
zoonoses.
Waste products that might need to be disposed of include:
biological matter:
dead animals
embryos
faeces
semen
plant cuttings
tissue samples
feed spills
used bedding and nesting materials
unused or expired vaccines
used personal protective equipment.
Supervision required in providing treatment will require:
any prescription remedies to be administered under the guidance of a veterinarian.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Decontamination requirements may include:
items brought onto or being removed from the site:
animal feed
bedding
bottles
cages
pens and other stationery
toys
trolleys
vehicles
conducting decontamination by:
autoclave
chemicals
downtime (isolation)
dunk tanks
gases or heat
ultraviolet light
vehicle dips.
Containment or exclusion sites may include:
containment site is the physical location where the organism is being controlled and confined
exclusion site is the physical location from which organisms are to be excluded:
institution premises or parts of the premises
isolation areas or sick bays
laboratories
research animal holding or breeding facilities
whole farms or parts of a farm.
Personal decontamination tests and procedures may include:
tests and procedures may need to be carried out before and after entering the site:
nasal swabs to test for viruses and micro-organisms
wet or air showers
washing hands
wearing shoe protection, gowns, caps and gloves
time restrictions on when personnel and/or goods can be removed from the containment or exclusion area.
Potential contaminants include:
pathogens entering the site on:
clothing, footwear, equipment, vehicles, new livestock, dust, dander, fur, food, food products, toys, cages, lids, pens, water and soil
foodstuffs, including food for animal or human consumption
fungi
pests and parasites
vaccines and viruses or bacterial infections from humans and animals.
Institution requirements may include:
AS/NZ 2243.3:2002: Safety in laboratories - Microbiological aspects and containment facilities
institution's quality assurance manual and procedures including:
biosecurity
OHS
recycling and re-use guidelines
standard operating procedures
waste disposal
product labels and manufacturers specifications, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)
project objectives and production schedules
relevant state and territory legislation and regulations relating to the practice of veterinary science and animal welfare and research
requirements of the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator in line with the Federal Gene Technology Act
work and routine maintenance plans.
Personal protective equipment may include:
clothing and equipment:
caps
eyewear
face masks and respirators
gloves
gowns
shoe covers.
Pest infestations that might occur include:
dogs, cats and feral animals
flies and mosquitoes
vertebrate and invertebrate pests
wild birds in sheds or housing
wildlife
vermin in food and bedding.
OHS risks associated with animal technician procedures include:
animal bites, kicks, scratches and crush injuries
biological hazardous waste and sharps disposal
handling of chemicals and medicines
gas leakage
inhalation of aerosol particles
intraocular contamination
manual handling, including carrying, lifting and shifting
needle pricks and cuts from other sharps
release of infective agents (animal and human)
zoonoses.
Waste products that might need to be disposed of include:
biological matter:
dead animals
embryos
faeces
semen
plant cuttings
tissue samples
feed spills
used bedding and nesting materials
unused or expired vaccines
used personal protective equipment.
Supervision required in providing treatment will require:
any prescription remedies to be administered under the guidance of a veterinarian.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit. Assessors should ensure that candidates can:
apply specific institutional procedures for containment and exclusion, including security requirements and report breaches
isolate and monitor animals as required
care for, monitor and maintain animals housed in containment and exclusion areas
carry out cleaning and disinfection duties, including decontaminating items as required before entering a site
assist in responding to containment and exclusion breaches and contamination
maintain accurate records related to breaches and problems encountered.
The skills and knowledge required to carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in an animal technology research facility or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions.
There must be access to a range of animals as well as relevant information, equipment and/or resources to enable one to demonstrate competence.
Method of assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated, to industry defined standards, on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and over a number of assessment activities.
The assessment strategies must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this unit are:
written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and first-hand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks
simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions
third-party evidence
workplace documentation.
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit. Assessors should ensure that candidates can:
apply specific institutional procedures for containment and exclusion, including security requirements and report breaches
isolate and monitor animals as required
care for, monitor and maintain animals housed in containment and exclusion areas
carry out cleaning and disinfection duties, including decontaminating items as required before entering a site
assist in responding to containment and exclusion breaches and contamination
maintain accurate records related to breaches and problems encountered.
The skills and knowledge required to carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in an animal technology research facility or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions.
There must be access to a range of animals as well as relevant information, equipment and/or resources to enable one to demonstrate competence.
Method of assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated, to industry defined standards, on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and over a number of assessment activities.
The assessment strategies must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this unit are:
written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and first-hand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks
simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions
third-party evidence
workplace documentation.
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3992 | RUV3301A | Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBE94 | ACMATE302 | Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S687 | ACM50110 | Diploma of Animal Technology | Qualification |
| S679 | ACM30210 | Certificate III in Animal Technology | Qualification |
| S680 | ACM30310 | Certificate III in Captive Animals | Qualification |