ACMATE511 — Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal

1 Prepare to conduct the post-mortem examination

• 1.1Identify, select and prepare appropriate site for the post-mortem according to facility and containment classification
• 1.2Identify containment issues and health and safety risks and take or recommend appropriate action to protect self and others
• 1.3Obtain and prepare correct clothing, equipment and resources to be used in the post-mortem examination
• 1.4Use appropriate manual lifting techniques to move the animal to be examined to the post-mortem area
• 1.5Confirm indicators of death in animals
• 1.6Confirm identity and obtain and collate all relevant preliminary information about the animal to be examined
• 1.7Identify abnormal characteristics that may indicate the presence of notifiable and potentially hazardous conditions or diseases, and take or recommend appropriate action
• 1.8Identify industry expert assistance, and access as appropriate

2 Carry out the post-mortem examination

• 2.1Carry out external assessment of the animal and record outward signs of abnormalities or injury
• 2.2Dissect animal using appropriate techniques and equipment to avoid cutting into organs or stomach cavity
• 2.3Examine nominated organs, tissues and structures
• 2.4Take and prepare samples of organs, other tissues and fluid samples where appropriate without causing damage to tissues

3 Identify and handle a range of body parts in research animals

• 3.1Locate, identify and handle integument and facial structures
• 3.2Locate, identify and handle musculoskeletal structures
• 3.3Locate, identify and handle digestive system structures and organs
• 3.4Locate, identify and handle reproductive system, organs and structures
• 3.5Locate, identify and handle other structures and organs relevant to post-mortem procedures conducted in the facility

4 Complete the post-mortem examination

• 4.1Dispose of carcass using appropriate equipment according to animal research practices and waste disposal legislation and regulations
• 4.2Correctly label and package samples for analysis according to organisational procedures
• 4.3Collate records of observations and information about the animal examined for relevant persons to analyse and diagnose
• 4.4Clean and disinfect post-mortem area and equipment according to organisational procedures and biosecurity requirements where applicable

What does an assessment tool for ACMATE511 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMATE511 needs to address all 42 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 17 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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