Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to conduct euthanasia or humane killing of research animal
- Identify, justify and report need for euthanasia or humane killing
- Identify and use AEC approved method appropriate for species and research outcomes
- Prepare equipment and materials for euthanasia or humane killing
- Select location for the euthanasia or humane killing
- Identify hazards associated with euthanasia or humane killing according to health and safety procedures and guidelines
- Carry out the euthanasia or humane killing of animals
- Use personal protective and safety equipment according to health and safety policies and statutory requirements
- Handle and transport equipment according to statutory requirements and industry practices
- Handle and restrain animals to minimise pain, distress and risk of injury to the animals or personnel according to animal welfare, ethical and legal requirements
- Apply approved euthanasia or humane killing method according to the requirements of the task
- Complete the euthanasia or humane killing of animals
- Confirm animal deaths according to approved indicators of death
- Handle and move carcasses that are required for research or post-mortem examination according to organisational experimental and health and safety requirements
- Store or dispose of samples, waste and animal carcasses according to health and safety organisational procedures and legislative requirements
- Decontaminate or clean, and store or dispose of, equipment, materials and drugs
- Update records relating to animals that have been euthanased or humanely killed according to workplace policies and procedures