Technical Officer

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Areas Of Interest:   Laboratory Operations
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Animal Technology
Certificate Description:  Working as a Technical Officer in an animal research institution where they care for laboratory animals, you will conduct laboratory tests, record data, conduct euthanasia of research animals and undertake a range of related duties.
Code:  ACM30219
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Nature & Recreation

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
Work within an animal technology facility
Participate in workplace communications
Feed and water animals
Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
Provide enrichment for animals
Carry out simple breeding procedures
Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
Conduct euthanasia of research animals
Record and present data
Perform basic tests
Provide basic care of mammals