Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMATE303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMATE303 - Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals for non-surgical and tissue collection procedures under supervision.The unit applies to individuals who work as junior or assistant level animal technicians working under the supervision of a senior or more experienced staff member. All work is performed where required and when appropriate, as directed by a supervisor. Animal technicians administering anaesthesia operate under and must comply with legislative requirements and the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes as well as protocols, policies and procedures set down by the institution's Animal Ethics Committee (AEC).No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for anaesthesia
  • Prepare facility and personnel for animal anaesthesia
  • Prepare and calibrate equipment according to manufacturer specifications or job requirements
  • Prepare anaesthetic and monitoring equipment
       
Element: Prepare animals for anaesthesia procedures
  • Assess animal health and condition
  • Handle and restrain animals safely and humanely according to workplace policies and procedures
  • Perform pre-anaesthetic evaluations on animals
  • Prepare animals for anaesthesia
  • Identify and locate animal structures, tissues and organs relevant to administration and monitoring of induction of anaesthesia
  • Follow safe work practices, including WHS, according to workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Assist in administering anaesthesia and monitoring animals
  • Assist in the induction of anaesthesia
  • Monitor animals during anaesthetic and non-surgical or tissue collection procedures
  • Record variations in the physiological parameters and signs of anaesthesia in animals
  • Comply with institution protocols for anaesthetic procedures on animals
  • Provide anaesthetic emergency assistance according to workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Provide post-anaesthetic care for animals
  • Use analgesics and other supportive therapies to manage animals post-anaesthesia
  • Apply fluid therapy and oxygen supplementation to animals as required
  • Recognise and respond to post-anaesthetic emergencies immediately
  • Monitor animals post-anaesthesia by evaluating behaviour, vital signs and symptoms
  • Maintain post-anaesthetic monitoring records accurately and completely according to legislative requirements
       
Element: Maintain anaesthetic facilities and equipment
  • Clean facilities and store equipment according to workplace policies and procedures
  • Carry out routine maintenance on anaesthetic equipment according to manufacturer specifications or job requirements
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare facility and personnel for animal anaesthesia 
Prepare and calibrate equipment according to manufacturer specifications or job requirements 
Prepare anaesthetic and monitoring equipment 
Assess animal health and condition 
Handle and restrain animals safely and humanely according to workplace policies and procedures 
Perform pre-anaesthetic evaluations on animals 
Prepare animals for anaesthesia 
Identify and locate animal structures, tissues and organs relevant to administration and monitoring of induction of anaesthesia 
Follow safe work practices, including WHS, according to workplace policies and procedures 
Assist in the induction of anaesthesia 
Monitor animals during anaesthetic and non-surgical or tissue collection procedures 
Record variations in the physiological parameters and signs of anaesthesia in animals 
Comply with institution protocols for anaesthetic procedures on animals 
Provide anaesthetic emergency assistance according to workplace policies and procedures 
Use analgesics and other supportive therapies to manage animals post-anaesthesia 
Apply fluid therapy and oxygen supplementation to animals as required 
Recognise and respond to post-anaesthetic emergencies immediately 
Monitor animals post-anaesthesia by evaluating behaviour, vital signs and symptoms 
Maintain post-anaesthetic monitoring records accurately and completely according to legislative requirements 
Clean facilities and store equipment according to workplace policies and procedures 
Carry out routine maintenance on anaesthetic equipment according to manufacturer specifications or job requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMATE303 - Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals
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ACMATE303 - Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals

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