ACMATE510 — Review and monitor research proposals for an Animal Ethics Committee

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What an assessment for ACMATE510 must cover

30 assessable components: 5 elements (18 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Access and review animal research proposal

1.1Access research proposal using organisational systems and/or committee structures
1.2Clarify own role and requirements relating to contributing feedback on the research proposal within the organisation
1.3Apply knowledge of relevant industry codes, regulations and requirements of the organisation’s AEC
1.4Review the ethical use and treatment of animals in a research proposal using organisational procedures or tools

2 Interpret proposal justification and proposed operations

2.1Assess potential benefit of proposal against the expected impact on the animals
2.2Review proposal and identify how the replacement, reduction and refinement (3Rs) have been addressed, and make suggestions for improvements
2.3Review timelines, staff roles and expertise, and other operational procedures
2.4Examine experimental and humane endpoints against current animal welfare regulations and organisational expectations

3 Evaluate risk to animals and organisation

3.1Review the welfare impact of the proposed research on the animals
3.2Assess organisational and operational risk in the research proposal

4 Report on findings

4.1Consolidate information and make recommendations on key aspects of the research proposal against industry standard ethics criteria
4.2Present a summary of findings to relevant personnel in the required organisational format

5 Monitor approved animal research

5.1Review amendments to research protocol against original aims
5.2Review records or reports relating to adverse events
5.3Analyse the annual report against original approved protocol
5.4Inspect the animal holding and experimental areas used for the approved research
5.5Report non-compliance, research misconduct or concerns relating to record keeping and animal welfare according to organisational and AEC procedures
5.6Contribute feedback on ethics and animal welfare to improve processes according to organisational and AEC procedures

Performance evidence

reviewed, assessed and monitored two animal research proposals, including one high impact project proposal
contributed written and/or verbal feedback on ethics and animal welfare for each animal research proposal reviewed.

Knowledge evidence

role, structure and membership of the organisation’s Animal Ethics Committee (AEC)
AEC operating procedures, including: process for submitting, providing feedback and approving research proposals; grievance procedures
ethical considerations in animal research proposals, including: application of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement); harm-benefit analysis of adverse effects to animals against potential benefits of research project; monitoring animal welfare
factors to consider in animal research proposals, including: purpose of research – scientific or educational aims; role of statistical components in research proposals, including to support research justification; extent of wastage and potential for animal suffering; potential for animal pain or distress and the proposed anaesthetic/analgesic regimen; animal husbandry holding and experimental space requirements for the intended purpose, considering species-specific needs; methods of animal handling, restraint and transport; humane endpoints and approved methods of euthanasia or humane killing; special health, safety or biosecurity risks, including mental health and physical risks; resources/infrastructure necessary to support the proposed work; experience and technical expertise of the scientific and technical staff involved; training requirements for staff; duration of project and monitoring, review and renewal mechanisms; protocols, legal and ethical considerations in documenting observations, measurements, treatments and decisions relating to animal research; site visits or inspections of animal holding and experimental space relevant to research, including temperature, alarms, humidity, physical space, separation of species/procedures
working knowledge of current regulations and codes governing animal research for scientific purposes, including: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines; Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (or its successor); relevant state or territory legislation and regulations; organisation and AEC reporting procedures
potential areas of improvement in ethical animal research, including: animal welfare, care and husbandry; environmental enrichment; health and safety; hygiene/cleanliness; procedural efficiencies.

Foundation skills

Reading: Identify and analyse text with complex requirements and scientific terminology in research project documentation
Interact with others: Work as an effective member of a team as well as independently
Navigate the world of work: Maintain an understanding of organisational procedures so they are followed according to relevant legislation and industry standards
Get the work done: Plan, organise and prioritise tasks to achieve work outcomes; Use problem-solving processes to analyse issues and make recommendations

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