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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
Access research proposal using organisational systems and/or committee structures
Clarify own role and requirements relating to contributing feedback on the research proposal within the organisation
Apply knowledge of relevant industry codes, regulations and requirements of the organisation's AEC
Review the ethical use and treatment of animals in a research proposal using organisational procedures or tools
Assess potential benefit of proposal against the expected impact on the animals
Review proposal and identify how the replacement, reduction and refinement (3Rs) have been addressed, and make suggestions for improvements
Review timelines, staff roles and expertise, and other operational procedures
Examine experimental and humane endpoints against current animal welfare regulations and organisational expectations
Review the welfare impact of the proposed research on the animals
Assess organisational and operational risk in the research proposal
Consolidate information and make recommendations on key aspects of the research proposal against industry standard ethics criteria
Present a summary of findings to relevant personnel in the required organisational format
Review amendments to research protocol against original aims
Review records or reports relating to adverse events
Analyse the annual report against original approved protocol
Inspect the animal holding and experimental areas used for the approved research
Report non-compliance, research misconduct or concerns relating to record keeping and animal welfare according to organisational and AEC procedures
Contribute feedback on ethics and animal welfare to improve processes according to organisational and AEC procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMATE510 - Review and monitor research proposals for an Animal Ethics Committee

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Assessment Record Sheet

ACMATE510 - Review and monitor research proposals for an Animal Ethics Committee

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