Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ACMATE304A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ACMATE304A - Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals |
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Description | This unit of competency covers the process of conducting non-surgical procedures required to administer substances and take tissue and fluid samples for clinical trial project research purposes.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. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit is applicable to junior or assistant level animal technicians working under supervision of a senior or more experienced staff member. Animal technicians operate under and must comply with legislative requirements as well as protocols, policies and procedures set down by the institution's Animal Ethics Committee (AEC).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. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for non-surgical procedures |
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Element: Prepare animals for procedure |
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Element: Administer substances to animals |
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Element: Collect samples from animals |
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Element: Complete post-procedure duties |
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