Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMATE307 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work within an animal technology facility

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMATE307 - Work within an animal technology facility
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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 licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Work effectively within an animal technology facility
  • 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 organisational health and safety and environmental requirements and work practices
       
Element: Work ethically with animals
  • Perform personal work practices to comply with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Interpret and comply with relevant codes, regulations and legislation related to the ethical treatment of animals in workplaces requiring animal technicians
  • Comply with biosecurity protocols and organisational procedures to ensure the health and safety of animals and staff
       
Element: Identify animals
  • Use common and scientific names to identify animals
  • Use distinguishing characteristics to identify specific animals3.3 Use appropriate methods to identify specific animals within a group
  • Accurately record animal identification details in the organisational management system according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Identify and observe approved euthanasia or humane killing practice in an animal technology facility
  • Identify the reasons for implementing euthanasia and humane killing in an animal laboratory and research context
  • Identify appropriate process and species-specific approved methods for euthanasia or humane killing used in the facility
  • Observe or assist with approved animal euthanasia or humane killing
       
Element: Recognise and respond to issues related to working in an animal technology facility
  • Identify situations or incidents related to animal technology work that may contribute to mental health and wellbeing, including compassion fatigue
  • Anticipate, recognise and respond to signs indicating mental health issues, including compassion fatigue, in self and others
  • Identify coping strategies and tools to maintain mental health issues
  • Contribute to team strategies to address challenges relating to animal technology work
       
Element: Comply with industry-specific health and safety requirements
  • Perform job-specific work practices according to organisational and regulatory health and safety and environmental requirements
  • Comply with workplace security procedures
  • Communicate clearly and seek assistance from the appropriate person to improve performance and provide guidance
  • Identify and report unusual activity and breaches in compliance
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 organisational health and safety and environmental requirements and work practices 
Perform personal work practices to comply with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines 
Interpret and comply with relevant codes, regulations and legislation related to the ethical treatment of animals in workplaces requiring animal technicians 
Comply with biosecurity protocols and organisational procedures to ensure the health and safety of animals and staff 
Use common and scientific names to identify animals 
Use distinguishing characteristics to identify specific animals3.3 Use appropriate methods to identify specific animals within a group 
Accurately record animal identification details in the organisational management system according to organisational procedures 
Identify the reasons for implementing euthanasia and humane killing in an animal laboratory and research context 
Identify appropriate process and species-specific approved methods for euthanasia or humane killing used in the facility 
Observe or assist with approved animal euthanasia or humane killing 
Identify situations or incidents related to animal technology work that may contribute to mental health and wellbeing, including compassion fatigue 
Anticipate, recognise and respond to signs indicating mental health issues, including compassion fatigue, in self and others 
Identify coping strategies and tools to maintain mental health issues 
Contribute to team strategies to address challenges relating to animal technology work 
Perform job-specific work practices according to organisational and regulatory health and safety and environmental requirements 
Comply with workplace security procedures 
Communicate clearly and seek assistance from the appropriate person to improve performance and provide guidance 
Identify and report unusual activity and breaches in compliance 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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