Assessor Resource
ACMATE304A
Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit is applicable to junior or assistant level animal technicians working under supervision of a senior or more experienced staff member. Animal technicians operate under and must comply with legislative requirements as well as protocols, policies and procedures set down by the institution's Animal Ethics Committee (AEC).
In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all units of competency in the ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement for animals to be handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised.
This unit of competency covers the process of conducting non-surgical procedures required to administer substances and take tissue and fluid samples for clinical trial project research purposes.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore, it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
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