This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide immediate care for rescued native wildlife and rehabilitating animals.

This unit applies to wildlife animal keepers or carers who work in a captive animal facility, under the direction of a more experienced staff member.

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

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
Handle native animals following WHS and animal welfare procedures
Follow quarantine and disease control procedures according to work place policies and procedures
Identify animals and initiate emergency care according to work place policies and procedures
Examine animals and refer seriously injured animals to supervisor or take to veterinary clinic for immediate treatment
Collect and record information on each animal according to legislative and work place policies and procedures
Apply suitable species-relevant rearing procedures
Provide captive diets similar to the natural diet of the species
Identify common problems experienced by rescued animals, and treat as directed by veterinarian
Implement species-specific recovery procedures
Process deceased animals for research purposes according to legislative and work place policies and procedures
Maintain documentation required in relation to rescued wildlife
Evaluate options for returning mature animals to native habitat
Evaluate options for orphaned animals
Provide hunting or foraging skills development opportunities according to workplace policies and procedures
Provide socialising opportunities according to workplace policies and procedures
Implement tactics to reduce human interaction

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