Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor the implementation of a collection plan, by ensuring extensive liaison with internal and external personnel and assisting in the development of institutional policies, manuals and records in the area of species management.
It applies to senior or more experienced keepers, such as a keeper in charge, who operates as a specialist in collection management while demonstrating competence in other specialist areas including animal husbandry, interpretive and learning programs, nutrition, conservation and research.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. Assist with the development of the collection plan | 1.1 Prepare collection plan according to workplace policies and procedures 1.2 Liaise with internal and external personnel about collection planning 1.3 Consider recommendations of Taxon Advisory Groups when acquiring and disposing of animals 1.4 Evaluate merits of each species in the collection plan 1.5 Use databases and other resources |
2. Contribute to collection planning policy and practice | 2.1 Assist with development of collection planning policy 2.2 Provide information or assistance to regional and international studbooks and management plans 2.3 Analyse and review the collection plan and present recommendations to management 2.4 Prepare reports and present to management according to workplace policies and procedures 2.5 Coordinate and maintain section animal records according to workplace policies and procedures |
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 | Interpret and review studbooks and husbandry manuals |
Numeracy | Interpret studbook data and run basic analysis Determine appropriate genetic pairings |
Get the work done | Operate appropriate species management databases Record data using approved animal keeping information systems and/or software |
Sectors
Captive Animals (CAN)