This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and assess the ethical components of a research proposal against the requirements of the organisation’s Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), relevant legislation and the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (the Code).

The unit applies to individuals who contribute perspectives to the optimal and ethical design of experiments and research via inputs and feedback to the AEC.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.