Training

Training is a core component of the biological compliance framework.

All staff and students undertaking work with imported biological materials, GMOs or biohazardous samples, or those who access or work in a physical containment (PC) facility are required to undertake training, as described below.

Additionally, task and equipment specific training and SOPs should be provided prior to commencement of any new activity.

Working in non-university facilities

University personnel working physically within another organisation's premises/facility should check with the IBC of the other organisation to determine the training requirements for investigators.

Personnel should be aware of the necessity to follow the rules, regulations or policies of another IBC if working in another organisation's premises or facilities and thereby the requirement to meet both organisation's compliance protocols.

  • Biosecurity training

    All persons who import biological goods using a Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry import permit should complete the short, online module ‘Introduction to biosecurity’, available in the .

    Staff and students who work in Approved Arrangement premises must complete additional training, as follows:

    • Approved Arrangement training via the (free course) or complete the Approved Arrangement Accreditation for AA Accredited Persons (Classes 1-8) training via the (user pays for course).
    • A documented local area induction.
    • Training in any task or equipment specific biosecurity procedures in the facilities in which they work.

  • Gene Technology training

    People working with gene technology are encouraged to view the short, online module 'Gene technology and Genetically modified organisms' in the .Ìý

    In addition, the following training is mandatory for people working with gene technology.

    All persons who work with GMOs must have read and understood the following:

    • Guidelines for the Transport, Storage and Disposal of GMOs (all sections relevant to the physical containment (PC) level and type of organisms in the application.
    • National Framework of Ethical Principles in Gene Technology (Part 5.1, pp. 10-11).
    • The Record of Assessment and approved application for the work they are undertaking.

    People who work with GMOs in a physical containment facility must also complete all required training described under 'Physical Containment (PC) Facility Training' below.

  • Microbiological Biosafety training

    All persons who work with risk group 2 or higher microorganisms, or with samples or organisms known or likely to contain these should complete the short, online module ‘Introduction to biosafety’, available in the .

  • Physical Containment (PC) Facility training