ACMATE306 — Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities

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31 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to carry out containment and exclusion procedures

1.1Treat items requiring decontamination according to organisational policies and procedures
1.2Carry out decontamination procedures for self and/or required equipment before entering a containment or exclusion site
1.3Report contact with potential contaminants according to organisational requirements
1.4Wash hands and change gloves before handling animals, feed or other products
1.5Dress in appropriate clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment before commencing work, and store street clothing securely away from animals, feed or other products

2 Follow site containment and exclusion procedures

2.1Identify any health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
2.2Identify and report any cases of pest infestation
2.3Dispose of all waste products according to organisational policies and procedures

3 Carry out animal care in a containment and exclusion area

3.1Carry out husbandry activities in containment and exclusion area according to organisational procedures and schedules
3.2Maintain animal isolation housing areas in accordance with containment and exclusion requirements
3.3Maintain containment practices between cages and/or facilities

4 Assist in maintaining site containment and exclusion procedures

4.1Decontaminate incoming and outgoing goods according to organisational policies and procedures
4.2Note and report any observed breaches of containment and exclusion procedures, including those relating to deliveries of goods
4.3Keep gates, doors and containment equipment secure according to procedures
4.4Maintain accurate records for compliance and traceability
4.5Check personnel entry to facility areas according to organisational procedures

Performance evidence

followed directions and organisational containment and exclusion procedures to carry out activities in three of the following areas: – security requirements – animal isolation and monitoring – husbandry of animals housed in containment and exclusion areas – cleaning, disinfecting and decontaminating items as required before entering a site – delivery of goods
responded or assisted in responding to at least three containment and exclusion breaches

Knowledge evidence

key principles of animal technology codes and regulations relating to containment and exclusion
organisational containment and exclusion policies and procedures
common types of barriers and classification levels of containment
industry standards and organisational policies and safe work procedures, including emergency procedures
biohazards in the workplace of significance to animals and humans
key principles of animal welfare and ethics requirements as they apply to containment and exclusion procedures
communication procedures and systems, and technology relevant to the organisation and the individual’s work responsibilities
personal protective clothing and equipment and when and how it should be used
reporting procedures for alleged breaches of containment and exclusion procedures
workplace hygiene standards, disinfectants, and cleaning agents, techniques, equipment and materials

Foundation skills

Reading: Check information in organisational documents to ensure correct procedures for containment and exclusion are followed
Writing: Complete workplace forms and report information about containment breaches in a clear and accurate manner
Oral communication: Ask questions to clarify and confirm instructions

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