Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm the requirements of the display and plan the work
- Work safely according to the legal and regulatory framework
- Ensure work practices and personal actions conform to all relevant legislation, regulations, codes and guidelines
- Identify hazards and enterprise control measures associated with the specimens, samples, collection and preservation methods, reagents and equipment
- Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and safety equipment
- Address hazards and incidents as they arise
- Ensure the safe disposal of biohazardous materials and other wastes
- Collect plants and animal material
- Assemble equipment required for collection and preservation
- Collect specimens to meet display requirements
- Check identification of specimens and assess their suitability for the display
- Label specimens and accurately record data to ensure traceability of specimen from the source through to the final display
- Store specimens during transportation to ensure it retains the required characteristics
- Preserve plant and animal material
- Display plant and animal material