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Work within an animal technology facility

Work within an animal technology facility

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMATE301
State Code
BBD36
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work in an animal technology facility.The unit applies to individuals who work under strict supervision as junior or assistant level animal technicians, working with and caring for animals used within an animal technology environment for scientific purposes.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work effectively within an animal technology facility
  • 1.1 Identify role of the animal technology facility within the context of relevant legislative requirements
  • 1.2 Determine roles and relationships between departments or individuals
  • 1.3 Identify relationships with other bodies and agencies
  • 1.4 Use industry terminology related to work procedures, equipment and animal management
  • 1.5 Complete daily routines according to WHS requirements ad environmentally sensitive work practices
2. Work ethically with animals
  • 2.1 Perform personal work practices to comply with facilities policies, procedures and guidelines
  • 2.2 Interpret and comply with relevant codes of practice, regulations and legislation related to the ethical treatment of animals in animal technology workplaces
  • 2.3 Comply with biosecurity protocols to ensure the safety of animals and staff
3. Identify animals
  • 3.1 Use common and scientific names to identify animals
  • 3.2 Use distinguishing characteristics to identify specific animals
  • 3.3 Provide assistance, according to WHS requirements, in applying identification methods to specific animals within a group
  • 3.4 Accurately record details of animal identification in the organisational management system according to facilities policies and procedures
4. Anticipate, recognise and respond to signs of distress or grief in self
  • 4.1 Identify and document situations or incidents that may result in distress or grief
  • 4.2 Identify and document personal stressors and grief responses
  • 4.3 Identify and use strategies for coping with distress or grief responses
5. Comply with industry specific WHS requirements
  • 5.1 Perform job-specific work practices to comply with WHS guidelines, environmental processes and industry best practice
  • 5.2 Comply with workplace security procedures
  • 5.3 Communicate clearly the need for assistance to improve performance, to the appropriate person
  • 5.4 Identify and report breaches in biological control barriers
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3837 ACMATE301A Work within an animal technology facility Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBD75 ACMATE307 Work within an animal technology facility Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDM8 ACM50117 Diploma of Animal Technology Qualification
BDM5 ACM30217 Certificate III in Animal Technology Qualification