Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess current exhibit status, identify the need for new or renovated enclosure or exhibit works, prepare proposals and contribute to project planning and implementation.
It applies to senior or experienced keepers, such as a keeper in charge, who operates as a specialist in exhibit design and development whilst demonstrating competence in other specialist areas, including animal husbandry, interpretive and learning programs, nutrition, collection management and conservation and research.
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. Research enclosure or exhibit needs | 1.1 Establish exhibit purpose 1.2 Research animal needs 1.3 Review on-site climate, landscape and other environmental conditions 1.4 Research public access and safety requirements 1.5 Identify staff and animal security issues |
2. Review exhibit options | 2.1 Evaluate current exhibit performance critically in relation to WHS, animal welfare requirements and workplace policies and procedures 2.2 Evaluate features of other exhibits for relevance to current project 2.3 Estimate longevity, wear and tear of exhibit based on experience and research of specific animal behaviour and needs 2.4 Prioritise exhibit design features with regards to animal welfare and staff safety 2.5 Evaluate impact of building and construction works on other exhibits |
3. Present findings to project team | 3.1 Confirm concept findings with other staff or experts 3.2 Contribute to preparation of images that illustrate design features and needs for report 3.3 Identify references or support for exhibit needs justification 3.4 Itemise and justify issues relating to potential construction impact on workplace operation from keepers’ perspective 3.5 Prepare report and present to project team and management |
4. Contribute to project planning and implementation | 4.1 Prepare concept briefs in consultation with others, and present to project team and management 4.2 Contribute to development of project management plan and implementation strategies 4.3 Raise issues that compromise animal welfare and public safety throughout the project planning and implementation stages as they arise |
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 | Estimate costs of proposed works Prepare concept drawings of proposed works |
Sectors
Captive Animals (CAN)