This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out organisation containment and exclusion procedures that are designed to exclude pathogenic organisms from entering an aseptic site and to contain organisms in a particular site.

The unit applies to animal technicians who work under broad supervision performing work according to instructions or directed by a supervisor.

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

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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
Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for activity
Decontaminate self, equipment and other relevant items according to organisational procedures before entering a containment or exclusion site
Test to confirm decontamination has occurred
Report contact with potential contaminants according to organisational requirements
Maintain hygiene procedures for all work, including handling animals, feed or other products
Handle and store chemicals and medications according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
Maintain separation of different feed mixes and other products and label appropriately
Monitor, identify and report site hazards, including cases of pest infestation
Ensure waste products are disposed of according to environmental requirements and organisational procedures
Record information relating to work in containment and exclusion sites
Provide for animal health and wellbeing requirements according to industry standards
Monitor and maintain animal isolation housing areas in accordance with containment and exclusion requirements
Monitor and record physical health, welfare and behaviour of animals according to organisational procedures
Carry out regular hygiene, feeding and enrichment procedures according to organisational procedures
Provide disease or illness treatments
Explain procedures and protocols for restricted access to visitors and/or others
Decontaminate incoming and outgoing goods according to organisational procedures
Report breaches of containment and exclusion procedures
Ensure facility security and access procedures are maintained
Monitor and check deliveries to site to ensure that organisational procedures are followed and any breaches in containment are identified and reported
Identify and report the specific problem and its location
Secure the problem area
Clean and disinfect containment and exclusion site and location of breach
Isolate and monitor animals suspected of being exposed to contaminants for evidence of contamination
Treat or dispose of all contaminated stock and materials according to organisational procedures
Follow organisational procedures for decontaminating self and/or assisting others
Accurately record information about the breach or problem according to organisational procedures
Report on or provide input to identified gaps in levels or areas of containment and exclusion to improve procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

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