ACMATE404 — Prepare for and assist with aseptic animal surgery

1 Prepare surgical operating area for procedure

• 1.1Disinfect and sterilise operating work surface
• 1.2Sterilise instruments and supplies using appropriate equipment and sterilising solutions
• 1.3Transfer surgical packs, gowns and equipment required for surgery to the operating area, ensuring sterility is maintained
• 1.4Perform gloving and gowning procedures according to organisational procedures and aseptic techniques

2 Prepare animal for surgery

• 2.1Use safe handling techniques to prepare animals for anaesthesia and surgery, disposing of contaminated materials appropriately
• 2.2Place animal on operating area and position and/or restrain appropriately
• 2.3Prepare, clean and disinfect the surgical site on the animal according to surgery requirements and organisational procedures
• 2.4Apply drapes, lubricants or other products to protect the animal according to species and operational procedures

3 Provide aseptic surgery support

• 3.1Open surgical packs and equipment using aseptic techniques and organise for easy access during surgery
• 3.2Provide sterile assistance during aseptic surgery
• 3.3Prepare additional equipment and supplies, including for surgeries on multiple animals
• 3.4Monitor surgery conditions for breaches of asepsis and report to appropriate personnel

4 Complete post-surgery duties

• 4.1Clean animal post-surgery and transfer to warm recovery area providing immediate care as instructed
• 4.2Dispose of all chemical and biological waste according to organisational and regulatory requirements
• 4.3Clean and disinfect operating area and equipment and send gowns and linen for laundering
• 4.4Clean, maintain and sterilise surgical instruments
• 4.5Store equipment, surgical instruments and gowns for future use according to organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for ACMATE404 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMATE404 needs to address all 57 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 34 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for ACMATE404?

Auditori pulls the current release of ACMATE404 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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