This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle and house sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife safely and follow infection control guidelines to minimise the spread of diseases between wildlife, humans and the environment.

The unit applies to individuals who work or volunteer for animal welfare agencies in a range of wildlife rescue, care and rehabilitation contexts where animals are housed and cared for on a temporary basis. They work under broad direction, take responsibility for their own work, solve problems and use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.

State and territory legislation and local government by laws apply in some jurisdictions to the keeping of Australian native animals.

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

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Observation Checklist

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Identify state/territory regulatory requirements for wildlife rehabilitation, shelter and/or foster care
Source and interpret the key principles and requirements for infection control when working with wildlife from responsible agency
Identify roles of key personnel within the work environment relating to infection control and biosecurity
Identify common diseases and quarantine periods relating to specific species of native animals in own region or environment
Identify zoonotic diseases relevant to wildlife handled in the work environment
Recognise the risks of personal injury, contracting a zoonosis or other health problems, associated with working with wildlife and how these can be minimised
Maintain personal hygiene when handling animals including washing and sanitising hands and covering cuts and abrasions according to infection control guidelines
Maintain personal vaccinations/immunisations according to workplace requirements
Comply with clothing requirements and correctly select, fit, and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ensure personal hygiene and clean clothing when moving between captive animal enclosures to control spread of disease
Observe native wildlife behaviour before approaching or handling to assess risks to safety of self, or other people or animals
Use appropriate techniques, equipment and PPE to capture and handle wildlife to ensure minimum stress and avoid injuries to handlers
Recognise dangerous species and follow species-specific, safe capture and handling techniques or contact a specialist handler or organisation for assistance
Secure native wildlife in appropriate enclosure, container and/or vehicle ensuring that the animal is not able to escape or be harmed during transport
Recognise signs of common diseases, including handling and transport stress, and/or assess the condition of injuries affecting the captured wildlife
Carry out basic first aid or take captured wildlife to a veterinarian depending on animal condition and nature of injury
Set up enclosures in a location and environment that minimises the risk of disease and contamination
Separate animals according to zoning or protective barrier requirements to limit containment of potential disease risks
Ensure enclosures and bedding minimise potential contamination of the individual and other wildlife on the premise
Assess rehabilitation and plan release requirements for individual wildlife according to agency and regulatory requirements
Check quality of feed, supplements and water, locate away from potential sources of contamination and store in designated areas
Clean, disinfect and/or sterilise feeding bottles and containers to prevent contamination and minimise the spread of disease
Control access to different areas of the work environment and limit human contact according to infection control guidelines
Monitor the health and condition of the wildlife responding to individual needs
Select and prepare appropriate cleaning products, disinfectants and cleaning equipment for activity
Clean and disinfect animal captive environments according to infection control guidelines and cleaning product instructions
Change wildlife bedding and/or sort washable items for laundering or disposal
Ensure enclosures, feed and water are free of contaminants, rodents and vermin
Dispose of waste according to infection control and environmental practices, and local government requirements
Fill in organisational records or documentation relating to infection control according to guidelines
Report infection control incidents and signs of contagious disease according to regulatory and agency requirements

Assessment Cover Sheet

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