This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work in an animal technology facility.

The unit applies to individuals who work under strict supervision as junior or assistant level animal technicians, working with and caring for animals used within an animal technology environment for scientific purposes.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify role of the animal technology facility within the context of relevant legislative requirements
Determine roles and relationships between departments or individuals
Identify relationships with other bodies and agencies
Use industry terminology related to work procedures, equipment and animal management
Complete daily routines according to WHS requirements ad environmentally sensitive work practices
Perform personal work practices to comply with facilities policies, procedures and guidelines
Interpret and comply with relevant codes of practice, regulations and legislation related to the ethical treatment of animals in animal technology workplaces
Comply with biosecurity protocols to ensure the safety of animals and staff
Use common and scientific names to identify animals
Use distinguishing characteristics to identify specific animals
Provide assistance, according to WHS requirements, in applying identification methods to specific animals within a group
Accurately record details of animal identification in the organisational management system according to facilities policies and procedures
Identify and document situations or incidents that may result in distress or grief
Identify and document personal stressors and grief responses
Identify and use strategies for coping with distress or grief responses
Perform job-specific work practices to comply with WHS guidelines, environmental processes and industry best practice
Comply with workplace security procedures
Communicate clearly the need for assistance to improve performance, to the appropriate person
Identify and report breaches in biological control barriers

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