Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm the requirements of the display and plan the work
- Determine suitable methods of collection, preservation and display in order to meet the display requirements
- Work safely according to the legal and regulatory framework
- Identify hazards and workplace safety procedures associated with the specimens, samples, collection and preservation methods, reagents and equipment
- Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Address hazards and incidents as they arise
- Ensure the safe disposal of biohazardous materials and other waste
- Collect plants and animal material
- Collect specimens to meet display requirements
- Check identification of specimens and assess their suitability for the display
- Label specimens and accurately record data to ensure traceability of specimen from the source through to the final display
- Store specimens during transportation to ensure it retains the required characteristics
- Preserve plant and animal material
- Examine the specimens and record data
- Take samples from the specimens and prepare them for preservation
- Preserve the specimens using workplace procedures
- Display plant and animal material
- Place the preserved specimen in the display to meet the display plan and security requirements