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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm the requirements of the display and plan the work
   • Clarify the purpose and design of the display in consultation with other staff
2. Determine suitable methods of collection, preservation and display in order to meet the display requirements
3. Work safely according to the legal and regulatory framework
   • Ensure work practices and personal actions conform to all relevant legislation, regulations, codes and guidelines
4. Identify hazards and workplace safety procedures associated with the specimens, samples, collection and preservation methods, reagents and equipment
5. Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
6. Address hazards and incidents as they arise
7. Ensure the safe disposal of biohazardous materials and other waste
8. Collect plants and animal material
   • Assemble equipment required for collection and preservation
9. Collect specimens to meet display requirements
10. Check identification of specimens and assess their suitability for the display
11. Label specimens and accurately record data to ensure traceability of specimen from the source through to the final display
12. Store specimens during transportation to ensure it retains the required characteristics
13. Preserve plant and animal material
    • Confirm the identification of specimens and suitability for the purpose
14. Examine the specimens and record data
15. Take samples from the specimens and prepare them for preservation
16. Preserve the specimens using workplace procedures
17. Display plant and animal material
    • Ensure the specimen is conserved to minimise deterioration
18. Place the preserved specimen in the display to meet the display plan and security requirements