Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify amphibians
- Define the profile of amphibians commonly held in the facility, including habitat, nutrition, health and behavioural characteristics
- Identify external features using industry terminology
- Classify amphibians using industry terminology
- Define, interpret and document colours, markings and other identifying features
- Identify and evaluate behavioural and housing needs
- Monitor water quality and make adjustments as required to maintain optimum water quality appropriate for the species being housed, as directed by supervisor
- Identify indicators of animal comfort and normal behaviour, and recognise signs of distressed amphibians and report to supervisor
- Identify industry standards and guidelines for housing design, environmental factors and appropriate stocking densities
- Evaluate current animal housing design to ensure animal welfare needs are met
- Implement behavioural enrichment activities for specific species of amphibian
- Approach and handle amphibians
- Assist with health care needs
- Feed amphibians
- Identify digestive system features and relate to amphibian-specific feeding routines and diets
- Identify preferred food source and assess samples for quality and suitability
- Identify potential feeding hazards and implement risk control options
- Prepare food and food supplements according to dietary needs
- Distribute food and water according to schedule/feeding plan or animal requirements
- Maintain records
- Complete feed and treatment records noting food consumption, health and care activities
- Report abnormalities to supervisor
- Complete documentation relevant to licences and transport, where required
- Define the profile of amphibians commonly held in the facility, including habitat, nutrition, health and behavioural characteristics
- Identify external features using industry terminology
- Classify amphibians using industry terminology
- Define, interpret and document colours, markings and other identifying features