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ACMATE402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct euthanasia of research animals

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMATE402 - Conduct euthanasia of research animals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct euthanasia or humane killing of research animals using approved methods.The unit applies to individuals who are required to work with and care for animals used within scientific establishments for scientific purposes and teaching.All work practices must be undertaken in accordance with legislative requirements, the current Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (the Code), the organisation's standard operating procedures, and protocols, policies and procedures approved by the organisation's Animal Ethics Committee (AEC). Users are advised to check legislative requirements for their jurisdiction.
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 to conduct euthanasia or humane killing of research animal
  • Identify, justify and report need for euthanasia or humane killing
  • Identify and use AEC approved method appropriate for species and research outcomes
  • Prepare equipment and materials for euthanasia or humane killing
  • Select location for the euthanasia or humane killing
  • Identify hazards associated with euthanasia or humane killing according to health and safety procedures and guidelines
       
Element: Carry out the euthanasia or humane killing of animals
  • Use personal protective and safety equipment according to health and safety policies and statutory requirements
  • Handle and transport equipment according to statutory requirements and industry practices
  • Handle and restrain animals to minimise pain, distress and risk of injury to the animals or personnel according to animal welfare, ethical and legal requirements
  • Apply approved euthanasia or humane killing method according to the requirements of the task
       
Element: Complete the euthanasia or humane killing of animals
  • Confirm animal deaths according to approved indicators of death
  • Handle and move carcasses that are required for research or post-mortem examination according to organisational experimental and health and safety requirements
  • Store or dispose of samples, waste and animal carcasses according to health and safety organisational procedures and legislative requirements
  • Decontaminate or clean, and store or dispose of, equipment, materials and drugs
  • Update records relating to animals that have been euthanased or humanely killed according to workplace policies and procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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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
Identify, justify and report need for euthanasia or humane killing 
Identify and use AEC approved method appropriate for species and research outcomes 
Prepare equipment and materials for euthanasia or humane killing 
Select location for the euthanasia or humane killing 
Identify hazards associated with euthanasia or humane killing according to health and safety procedures and guidelines 
Use personal protective and safety equipment according to health and safety policies and statutory requirements 
Handle and transport equipment according to statutory requirements and industry practices 
Handle and restrain animals to minimise pain, distress and risk of injury to the animals or personnel according to animal welfare, ethical and legal requirements 
Apply approved euthanasia or humane killing method according to the requirements of the task 
Confirm animal deaths according to approved indicators of death 
Handle and move carcasses that are required for research or post-mortem examination according to organisational experimental and health and safety requirements 
Store or dispose of samples, waste and animal carcasses according to health and safety organisational procedures and legislative requirements 
Decontaminate or clean, and store or dispose of, equipment, materials and drugs 
Update records relating to animals that have been euthanased or humanely killed according to workplace policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMATE402 - Conduct euthanasia of research animals
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ACMATE402 - Conduct euthanasia of research animals

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