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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Captive animal facilities may include: | aquaria fauna parks mobile zoos theme parks wildlife care and rehabilitation facilities wildlife parks zoological parks. |
Function and structure of the facility may include: | function: conservation education recreation research function should be seen in the context of: the World Zoo Conservation Strategy the role of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources the Captive Breeding Specialist Group the Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks structures: facility status: corporate family-owned government not for profit internal structure: organisational sections roles and responsibilities lines of reporting. |
Legislative requirements may include: | relevant state or territory and local government legislation and regulations in respect to captive animals and OHS. |
International agreements may include: | the Agreement between Australia and Japan for the protection of Migratory Birds in Danger of Extinction and their Environment the China-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals the Convention for the Regulation of Whaling the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species for Flora and Fauna the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. |
Other bodies and agencies may include: | animal welfare and rescue groups government departments and statutory bodies industry associations other captive animal institutions/facilities research organisations volunteer groups. |
Daily routines may include: | answering enquiries from the public capturing animals cleaning completing records ensuring the security of animals feeding and watering general animal husbandry tasks maintaining equipment and completing minor repairs. |
OHS risks when working in a captive animal facility may include: | animal bites, envenomation, kicks, scratches and crush injuries biological hazardous waste and sharps disposal handling of chemicals and medicines gas leakage inhalation of aerosol particles intraocular contamination manual handling, including carrying, lifting and shifting needle pricks and cuts from other sharps release of infective agents (animal and human) slippery or uneven work surfaces zoonoses. |
Environmentally sensitive work practices may include: | implementing strategies and resources to: minimise disturbance to animals and their living environment practise environmentally friendly waste management reduce noise and odour. |
Animal interaction policies and procedures will include: | in-house standard operating procedures for interaction with animals (staff and/or public): handling transportation Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (ARAZPA) Accreditation Program - General Standards and Guidelines May 2005 updated September 2007. |
Distinguishing characteristics that may be used to identify captive animals include: | age, sex and size coat or skin colours and texture eye colour markings, patterns and permanent scars toe nail colour microchip, ear tags, tattoos and markings and leg bands. |
Animal welfare requirements include: | adequate housing and stock levels enrichment opportunities compliance to appropriate state or territory legislation and regulations and international conventions the compatibility of species and breeds the absence of pests and vermin. |
Identification techniques may include: | tattoos, ear tags, leg bands and passive integrated transponder tags. |
Communication may be conducted by: | two-way radio, email, the intranet and the internet it may include: answering queries from the public contributing to daily bulletins or media releases. |
Animal keeping information systems and software examples include: | International Species Information System (ISIS) Regional Animal Species Collection Plan (REGASP) computerised collection planning tool Animal Record-Keeping System (ARKS) Single Population Analysis and Records Keeping System (SPARKS). |