ACMATE508 — Monitor and maintain containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities

1 Carry out containment and exclusion procedures

• 1.1Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for activity
• 1.2Decontaminate self, equipment and other relevant items according to organisational procedures before entering a containment or exclusion site
• 1.3Test to confirm decontamination has occurred
• 1.4Report contact with potential contaminants according to organisational requirements
• 1.5Maintain hygiene procedures for all work, including handling animals, feed or other products

2 Carry out site containment and exclusion procedures

• 2.1Handle and store chemicals and medications according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
• 2.2Maintain separation of different feed mixes and other products and label appropriately
• 2.3Monitor, identify and report site hazards, including cases of pest infestation
• 2.4Ensure waste products are disposed of according to environmental requirements and organisational procedures
• 2.5Record information relating to work in containment and exclusion sites

3 Monitor and maintain animal care in a containment and exclusion area

• 3.1Provide for animal health and wellbeing requirements according to industry standards
• 3.2Monitor and maintain animal isolation housing areas in accordance with containment and exclusion requirements
• 3.3Monitor and record physical health, welfare and behaviour of animals according to organisational procedures
• 3.4Carry out regular hygiene, feeding and enrichment procedures according to organisational procedures
• 3.5Provide disease or illness treatments

4 Maintain site containment and exclusion procedures

• 4.1Explain procedures and protocols for restricted access to visitors and/or others
• 4.2Decontaminate incoming and outgoing goods according to organisational procedures
• 4.3Report breaches of containment and exclusion procedures
• 4.4Ensure facility security and access procedures are maintained
• 4.5Monitor and check deliveries to site to ensure that organisational procedures are followed and any breaches in containment are identified and reported

5 Respond to site containment or exclusion breach or problem

• 5.1Identify and report the specific problem and its location
• 5.2Secure the problem area
• 5.3Clean and disinfect containment and exclusion site and location of breach
• 5.4Isolate and monitor animals suspected of being exposed to contaminants for evidence of contamination
• 5.5Treat or dispose of all contaminated stock and materials according to organisational procedures
• 5.6Follow organisational procedures for decontaminating self and/or assisting others
• 5.7Accurately record information about the breach or problem according to organisational procedures
• 5.8Report on or provide input to identified gaps in levels or areas of containment and exclusion to improve procedures

What does an assessment tool for ACMATE508 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMATE508 needs to address all 59 unit components: 5 elements with 28 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 24 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 ACMATE508?

Auditori pulls the current release of ACMATE508 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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