ACMATE402 — Conduct euthanasia of research animals

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What an assessment for ACMATE402 must cover

36 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 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 conduct euthanasia or humane killing of research animal

1.1Identify, justify and report need for euthanasia or humane killing
1.2Identify and use AEC approved method appropriate for species and research outcomes
1.3Prepare equipment and materials for euthanasia or humane killing
1.4Select location for the euthanasia or humane killing
1.5Identify hazards associated with euthanasia or humane killing according to health and safety procedures and guidelines

2 Carry out the euthanasia or humane killing of animals

2.1Use personal protective and safety equipment according to health and safety policies and statutory requirements
2.2Handle and transport equipment according to statutory requirements and industry practices
2.3Handle and restrain animals to minimise pain, distress and risk of injury to the animals or personnel according to animal welfare, ethical and legal requirements
2.4Apply approved euthanasia or humane killing method according to the requirements of the task

3 Complete the euthanasia or humane killing of animals

3.1Confirm animal deaths according to approved indicators of death
3.2Handle and move carcasses that are required for research or post-mortem examination according to organisational experimental and health and safety requirements
3.3Store or dispose of samples, waste and animal carcasses according to health and safety organisational procedures and legislative requirements
3.4Decontaminate or clean, and store or dispose of, equipment, materials and drugs
3.5Update records relating to animals that have been euthanased or humanely killed according to workplace policies and procedures

Performance evidence

carried out euthanasia or humane killing of at least one live research animal and demonstrated three simulations using a humane, rapid and appropriate manner for the approved endpoint
prepared and maintained required materials, equipment and drugs
stored and/or disposed of animal carcasses and biological waste according to organisational policies, procedures and legislative requirements
decontaminated, cleaned and stored equipment and materials or disposed of them according to organisational procedures.

Knowledge evidence

principles and practices of research animal euthanasia and humane killing
definition of humane endpoint, euthanasia and humane killing
anatomical terminology, structures and basic physiological features of animals in research facilities
anatomy and physiology of animals commonly held in the facility, especially the neck and head, and respiration and heart rates
physical conditions and vital signs of animals, as well as signs of pain and distress in commonly held species
indicators of death in animals
biohazards in the workplace of significance to animals and humans
equipment and drugs commonly used for euthanasia or humane killing
firearm legislation, regulations and techniques related to the humane destruction of animals if required
safe animal handling techniques and procedures,
approved species-specific methods of euthanasia or humane killing, including: routes of administration or techniques used; impact on research
strategies to minimise mental health and wellbeing issues associated with animal death and techniques used for euthanasia and humane killing
organisational policies and safe work procedures, including accident requirements
animal welfare and ethics related to euthanasia and humane killing of animals used for scientific research
protocols, legal and ethical considerations in animal euthanasia/humane killing for research purposes
key requirements of legislation, regulations, guidelines and the Code relevant to work undertaken in an animal technology environment in relation to the euthanasia and humane killing of research animals.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculate solutions, dilutions, body weights and dose rates
Oral communication: Listen carefully to instructions from supervisor and ask clarifying questions as required

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What does an assessment tool for ACMATE402 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMATE402 needs to address all 36 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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