ACMATE506 — Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice

1 Prepare for procedures and maintain documentation

• 1.1Comply with organisational protocols, policies and procedures as set down by the AEC and relevant legislative requirements, including work health and safety, at all times
• 1.2Identify regulatory and project documentation requirements
• 1.3Verify project reproductive and breeding program objectives against instructions
• 1.4Maintain and update records according to organisational policies and procedures

2 Assist to vasectomise males

• 2.1Prepare equipment and work areas
• 2.2Select male mice of appropriate age for vasectomy and assess for health status and suitability for surgery
• 2.3Prepare and verify contingency plans to respond to potential emergencies during and after surgery
• 2.4Prepare anaesthetics, analgesics and equipment according to instructions or project specifications
• 2.5Anaesthetise animal under supervision and monitor to ensure surgical anaesthesia is achieved and maintained
• 2.6Prepare animal for aseptic surgery
• 2.7Conduct vasectomy and close wounds under supervision
• 2.8Monitor animal during recovery
• 2.9Confirm success of vasectomy

3 Assist to collect embryos

• 3.1Monitor females of appropriate age for stages of oestrus cycle
• 3.2Identify suitable females and assess health status
• 3.3Prepare female for super-ovulation according to organisational procedure
• 3.4Mate female with an entire male
• 3.5Confirm presence or absence of vaginal plugs
• 3.6Collect embryos under supervision from the reproductive tract of super-ovulated and mated donor females

4 Manage and manipulate embryos

• 4.1Hold embryos in a suitable receptacle under optimal temperature and atmospheric conditions to ensure viability
• 4.2Grade and manipulate embryos
• 4.3Wash embryos in an aseptic manner for the purpose of re-derivation transfer
• 4.4Store embryos before transfer
• 4.5Monitor procedures, materials, equipment and techniques for quality

5 Assist to transfer embryos

• 5.1Mate females with vasectomised males and check for the presence of vaginal plugs
• 5.2Prepare embryos for transfer
• 5.3Under supervision, anaesthetise females for embryo transfer and monitor to ensure surgical anaesthesia is achieved and maintained
• 5.4Transfer embryos under supervision

6 Monitor success of embryo transfer

• 6.1Monitor females for pregnancy using appropriate technique
• 6.2Monitor and record number of pups born to embryos transferred per recipient to determine success of program
• 6.3Assess health status of pups and recipient after birth and weaning

What does an assessment tool for ACMATE506 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMATE506 needs to address all 47 unit components: 6 elements with 31 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 10 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 ACMATE506?

Auditori pulls the current release of ACMATE506 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.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for ACMATE506 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing ACMATE506 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of ACMATE506, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.