Assessor Resource
ACMATE507A
Manage the parturition of transgenic mice or rats
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
The unit has been specifically developed for animal technicians working in research and teaching facilities that require transgenic laboratory animals for scientific purposes where it may be necessary to monitor natural birth or perform caesarean sections and rear offspring for transgenic programs. Animal technicians performing surgery on animals operate under and must comply with the 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 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.
Note: Scientific purposes refers to 'all those activities that require approval from an Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) 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'.
This unit of competency covers the process of stages of natural and caesarean births and management of transgenic mice or rat pups.
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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