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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify mammals
   • Define the profile of placental mammals commonly held in a facility, including habitat, nutrition, health and behavioural characteristics
   • Identify external features using industry terminology
   • Classify mammals using industry-specific terminology
   • Define, interpret and document colours, markings and other identifying features
2. Identify and evaluate behavioural and housing needs
   • Identify indicators of animal comfort and normal behaviour
   • Recognise signs of distressed mammals and report to supervisor
   • Identify industry standards and guidelines for housing design, environmental factors and appropriate stocking densities
   • Evaluate current animal housing design in relation to the welfare of animals kept and legislation requirements
   • Implement behavioural enrichment activities for specific species
3. Catch, handle and restrain mammals
   • Identify WHS hazards associated with handling and restraining mammals, and implement methods to minimise risks
   • Select and use appropriate equipment to handle and restrain mammal
   • Approach and catch mammals while minimising risks to animal and others
   • Restrain mammals using approved animal welfare management procedures
4. Assist with health care needs
   • Identify signs of good health in mammals
   • Report signs of disease or other conditions to supervisor
   • Identify general health maintenance and preventative treatment procedures and implement in accordance with level of job responsibility
   • Identify options for health enrichment activities and implement as directed by supervisor
5. Feed mammals
   • Identify digestive system features and relate to mammal-specific feeding routines and diets
   • Identify preferred feed sources and assess samples for quality and suitability
   • Identify potential feeding hazards and implement risk control options
   • Prepare food in accordance with dietary needs
   • Distribute food
6. Maintain records
   • Complete feed and treatment records noting food consumption, health and care activities
   • Report abnormalities to supervisor
   • Complete documentation relevant to licenses and transport, where required
   • Define the profile of placental mammals commonly held in a facility, including habitat, nutrition, health and behavioural characteristics
   • Identify external features using industry terminology
   • Classify mammals using industry-specific terminology
   • Define, interpret and document colours, markings and other identifying features