Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to research, consult with others and write institutional husbandry guidelines for a particular species.
This unit applies to wildlife animal keepers or carers who work in a captive animal facility, under the direction of a more experienced staff member.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Write institutional husbandry guidelines | 1.1 Confirm the need for husbandry guidelines and additional notes in consultation with supervisor 1.2 Research information relevant to the species to be included or referenced in the guidelines 1.3 Prepare draft husbandry guidelines 1.4 Circulate draft of guidelines within the institution for comment, and revise accordingly 1.5 Produce final document and distribute |
2. Review and maintain husbandry guidelines | 2.1 Monitor information for accuracy, relevance and currency 2.2 Update and improve guidelines in consultation with relevant personnel 2.3 Disseminate new information to staff 2.4 File guidelines appropriately |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Access and interpret husbandry manuals and published data on husbandry guidelines |
Oral communication | Consult with supervisor and team members to clarify task and information |
Writing | Document guidelines in an approved format, using language appropriate to the audience |
Sectors
Captive Animals (CAN)