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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop a feed regime
   • Evaluate diets of animals
   • Research natural and artificial diets and feeding regimes
   • Formulate and modify diets and feeding regimes to assist in correct diet development
   • Substitute natural feed with artificial or alternative feeds after consultation with supervisor
   • Coordinate preparation and presentation of diets according to WHS and animal requirements
2. Monitor food
   • Order food supplies
   • Monitor food quality according to workplace policies and procedures
   • Maintain and store food and feeding records according to workplace policies and procedures
3. Communicate effectively with others about animal nutritional requirements
   • Contribute to facility's nutritional policy
   • Assist with nutrition training of keepers
   • Coordinate nutritional projects and communication with internal and external personnel
   • Prepare and present nutritional reports to management according to workplace policies and procedures
   • Evaluate diets of animals
   • Research natural and artificial diets and feeding regimes
   • Formulate and modify diets and feeding regimes to assist in correct diet development
   • Substitute natural feed with artificial or alternative feeds after consultation with supervisor
   • Coordinate preparation and presentation of diets according to WHS and animal requirements
   • Monitor food quality according to workplace policies and procedures
   • Maintain and store food and feeding records according to workplace policies and procedures