NZQA registered unit standard
8022 version 5
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of microbial-animal interactions
Level
6
Credits
6
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to discuss:
normal flora of animals; microbe-induced disease processes in
animals; and epidemiology.
Classification
Science > Microbiology
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
None.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Discuss normal flora of animals.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The animal body is discussed in terms of habitat suitability for microorganisms.
Range
1.2
Major microbe groups are described in relation to the rumen.
Range
1.3
skin, upper respiratory tract, alimentary tract, urogenital tract.
archaea, bacteria, fungi, protozoa.
The normal flora associations are discussed in terms of their effects on the host.
Outcome 2
Discuss microbe-induced disease processes in animals.
Range
bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Sources and reservoirs of microbial pathogens are described in terms of the
disease process.
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2.2
Pathogenesis is discussed in relation to the disease process for an animal.
Range
2.3
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evidence of one animal disease from each microbe group is
required.
Control mechanisms are discussed in relation to the specific animal disease.
Outcome 3
Discuss epidemiology.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Transmission of infectious diseases is discussed in terms of localised
outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics.
3.2
Role surveillance, typing methods, and intervention in controlling infectious
diseases are discussed in terms of animal populations.
Planned review date
31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
22 December 1996
31 December 2014
Revision
2
19 February 1998
31 December 2014
Review
3
23 November 1999
31 December 2014
Review
4
21 May 2010
N/A
Rollover
5
27 January 2015
N/A
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0152
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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