The department, the Queensland Catholic Education Commission and Independent Schools Queensland have worked together to establish consistent and quality practices for the use of animals in Queensland schools and set clear boundaries regarding reporting, approval and compliance.
A category system has been established based on the assessed:
This category system provides guidance to schools on the possible impact on the animal of the activity planned, and the expectations and approval processes required of teachers and principals prior, during and after undertaking an animal use activity, including the need to apply for ethical approval through the Queensland Schools Animal Ethics Committee (QSAEC).
See the Categories of Activities for Animal Use in Schools 
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Minimal or no contact with animal(s), minimal or no disturbance to animal.
May be conducted by all students and teachers with due care for the welfare of the animal.
Routine husbandry or animal care procedures, no invasive techniques, some disturbance to animals.
Students receive suitable instruction before commencing the activity under appropriate supervision. The teacher/demonstrator has skills, knowledge and training appropriate to the activity. Activity is justified by the curriculum and educational outcomes are evident.
Must be conducted in accordance to a QSAEC Standard Operating Procedure.
Husbandry or animal care procedures requiring skill, limited invasive techniques, animals may be restrained, techniques may cause some stress to animals. Students receive suitable instruction before commencing the activity under appropriate supervision. The teacher/demonstrator has skills knowledge and training appropriate to the activity. Activity is justified by the curriculum and educational outcomes are evident.
Must be conducted in accordance to a QSAEC Standard Operating Procedure.
Husbandry or animal care procedures requiring skill, some invasive techniques, animals may be restrained, techniques may cause some stress to animals. Must be justified by curriculum or nationally accredited VET Training Package requirement. Students are given specialised instruction and training leading to competency.
Specialised training or expert competency required by teacher or demonstrator.
Activity is only conducted following QSAEC approval.
Category 4 activities, or any activity not included in a SOP, will require a full application to be submitted to the Queensland Schools Animal Ethics Committee (QSAEC). For details on how to submit a full application to the QSAEC, visit Applications for animal use.
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