Assessor Resource
ACMATE506A
Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
The unit has been specifically developed for animal technicians working in research and teaching facilities that require laboratory mice to be re-derived by embryo transfer for scientific purposes. Animal technicians collecting embryos and performing surgery on animals operate under and must comply with the current Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes, relevant state/territory legislative requirements as well as protocols, policies and procedures set down by the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) within their institution.
In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all units of competency in the 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.
Note: Scientific purposes refers to ‘all those activities that require approval from an Animal Ethics Committee and are performed to acquire, develop or demonstrate knowledge of techniques in any scientific discipline, including activities for the purposes of teaching, field trips, environmental studies, research, diagnosis, product testing, and the production of biological products’.
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.
It is recommended that candidates who undertake this unit also complete ACMATE504 Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes, ACMATE505A Carry out advanced breeding procedures and MSL974011A Prepare tissue and cell cultures
This unit of competency covers the process of assisting in the collection, handling, storage and transfer of mouse embryos.
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