The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Manage animals in accordance with relevant codes of practice and legislative and institutional requirements
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The use of animals in the institution's research programs is justified and written approval is sought from the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC). Completed |
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Principles of the 3Rs (replacement, refinement and reduction) are applied. Completed |
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The scope of interests and responsibilities of the institution, the individual working in animal technology and the community are identified. Completed |
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Requirements outlined in the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes are applied to daily animal care. Completed |
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Reporting requirements to the AEC are clearly defined and followed. Completed |
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The care and containment of experimental animals are followed to comply with AEC requirements. Completed |
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Manage the euthanasia of research animals
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Reasons for the decision to euthanase an animal are identified to comply with institutional policies and procedures, program approvals or protocols and legislative requirements. Completed |
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Licences and permits required to conduct the euthanasia are obtained Completed |
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Euthanasia procedures conducted by less experienced staff are monitored and assistance or support is provided where required. Completed |
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The institution's standard operating procedures relating to euthanasia are regularly reviewed and suggestions for improvement are discussed with veterinarians and implemented. Completed |
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The institution's standard operating procedures relating to euthanasia are communicated to staff, researchers and others. Completed |
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Manage the negotiation of approval for non-standard laboratory practices and specific projects
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Project and laboratory practices that require approval are identified. Completed |
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Project and non-standard laboratory practices are justified in line with animal ethics and welfare guidelines. Completed |
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Application for approval of non-standard project or laboratory practices is prepared and presented. Completed |
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Manage the operation of and compliance with containment and exclusion procedures
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Monitoring programs for containment and exclusion of organisms are developed and implemented. Completed |
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Breaches of containment or exclusion reported by staff or others are acted on in accordance with the monitoring program and the institution's standard operating procedures. Completed |
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The institution's standard operating procedures relating to containment and exclusion are regularly reviewed and suggestions for improvement are discussed with veterinarians. Completed |
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The institution's standard operating procedures relating to containment and exclusion are communicated to staff, researchers and others. Completed |
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Maintain records
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Records relating to the management of breeding stock and research and teaching animals are maintained in accordance with requirements. Completed |
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Records relating to containment and exclusion are maintained as required by the institution and relevant government authorities. Completed |
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