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

ACMATE306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMATE306 - Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational containment and exclusion procedures that are designed to exclude pathogenic organisms from entering an aseptic site and to contain organisms in a particular site.The unit applies to individuals who work in entry level roles as junior or assistant level animal technicians, working under direct supervision of a senior or more experienced staff member. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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
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PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to carry out containment and exclusion procedures
  • Treat items requiring decontamination according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Carry out decontamination procedures for self and/or required equipment before entering a containment or exclusion site
  • Report contact with potential contaminants according to organisational requirements
  • Wash hands and change gloves before handling animals, feed or other products
  • Dress in appropriate clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment before commencing work, and store street clothing securely away from animals, feed or other products
       
Element: Follow site containment and exclusion procedures
  • Identify any health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
  • Identify and report any cases of pest infestation
  • Dispose of all waste products according to organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Carry out animal care in a containment and exclusion area
  • Carry out husbandry activities in containment and exclusion area according to organisational procedures and schedules
  • Maintain animal isolation housing areas in accordance with containment and exclusion requirements
  • Maintain containment practices between cages and/or facilities
       
Element: Assist in maintaining site containment and exclusion procedures
  • Decontaminate incoming and outgoing goods according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Note and report any observed breaches of containment and exclusion procedures, including those relating to deliveries of goods
  • Keep gates, doors and containment equipment secure according to procedures
  • Maintain accurate records for compliance and traceability
  • Check personnel entry to facility areas according to organisational procedures
       

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
Treat items requiring decontamination according to organisational policies and procedures 
Carry out decontamination procedures for self and/or required equipment before entering a containment or exclusion site 
Report contact with potential contaminants according to organisational requirements 
Wash hands and change gloves before handling animals, feed or other products 
Dress in appropriate clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment before commencing work, and store street clothing securely away from animals, feed or other products 
Identify any health and safety hazards and report to supervisor 
Identify and report any cases of pest infestation 
Dispose of all waste products according to organisational policies and procedures 
Carry out husbandry activities in containment and exclusion area according to organisational procedures and schedules 
Maintain animal isolation housing areas in accordance with containment and exclusion requirements 
Maintain containment practices between cages and/or facilities 
Decontaminate incoming and outgoing goods according to organisational policies and procedures 
Note and report any observed breaches of containment and exclusion procedures, including those relating to deliveries of goods 
Keep gates, doors and containment equipment secure according to procedures 
Maintain accurate records for compliance and traceability 
Check personnel entry to facility areas according to organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMATE306 - Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
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ACMATE306 - Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities

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