Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to exhibit design and renovation planning.
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. Assess exhibit status | 1.1 Review exhibit security for animals, staff and the public according to WHS, animal welfare and ethics 1.2 Evaluate animal welfare in relation to exhibit structure and furnishings 1.3 Review exhibit aesthetics and access from the perspective of public perception, workplace image and animal needs 1.4 Evaluate exhibit furnishings condition, functionality and safety 1.5 Document and report recommendations for exhibit design or renovation upgrades |
2. Contribute to exhibit design and renovation planning | 2.1 Review enclosure and exhibit development and renovation proposals 2.2 Make contributions to facility concept briefs for the design or renovation of enclosures and exhibits |
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 |
Numeracy | Complete mathematical calculations relating to enclosure and exhibit designs |
Sectors
Captive Animals (CAN)