Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify mammals
- Define the profile of native mammals commonly held in a facility, including habitat, nutrition, health and behavioural characteristics
- Identify external features of native mammals using industry terminology
- Classify native mammals using industry terminology
- Define, interpret and document colours, markings and other identifying features
- Identify and evaluate behavioural and housing needs
- Identify indicators of animal comfort and normal behaviour
- Recognise signs of distress and report to supervisor
- Identify industry standards and guidelines for housing design, environmental factors and appropriate stocking densities
- Assess current animal housing design in relation to the welfare of animals kept and legislation requirements
- Identify and implement behavioural enrichment activities for specific animal species
- Catch, handle and restrain native mammals
- Identify WHS risks associated with handling and restraining native mammals, and implement methods to minimise risks
- Select and use appropriate equipment to catch, handle and restrain native mammal
- Approach and catch mammals safely
- Restrain native mammals using approved animal welfare management procedures
- Assist with health care needs
- Feed native mammals
- Identify digestive system features and relate to native mammal specific feeding routines and diets
- Identify preferred food sources and assess for quality and suitability
- Identify potential feeding hazards and implement risk control options
- Prepare food in accordance with 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 native mammals commonly held in a facility, including habitat, nutrition, health and behavioural characteristics
- Identify external features of native mammals using industry terminology
- Classify native mammals using industry terminology
- Define, interpret and document colours, markings and other identifying features