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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Breeding plan may include: | information about:species management:number of breeders requiredselection criteria for breeders and retiring breedersstock replacementmating system to be usedenhanced reproductive methodsreproductive control methodsidentification and records systems to be used data to be collected about production rates (e.g. numbers born and sex ratios)weaning methods. |
Types of sexual behaviour that may be observed includes: | aggression between malescourtship ritualscopulationnestingpreening. |
Communication and signs in the male and female reproductive cycle may include: | communication:olfactory signalsspecific breeding callssigns:changes in dietary habitsfattening upmetamorphosis in amphibiansoestrusparturitionpuberty. |
Major animal groups are: | amphibiansbirdsfishinvertebratesmammalsreptiles. |
OHS risks when working with animals may include: | animal bites, envenomation, kicks, scratches and crush injuriesbiological hazardous waste and sharps disposalhandling of chemicals and medicinesgas leakageinhalation of aerosol particlesintraocular contaminationmanual handling, including carrying, lifting and shiftingneedle pricks and cuts from other sharpsrelease of infective agents (animal and human)slippery or uneven work surfaceszoonoses. |
Conditions suitable for breeding may include: | dietary requirementsphotoperiod privacyreduced noise or lightscreeningsimulated natural habitattemperature and humidity. |
Environmental cues that may be required include: | changes in photoperiodhumiditytemperature and/or precipitation. |
Suitable environment may include: | consideration of appropriate housing for the motherproviding suitable media for fertilisationscreening or privacy from the publicseparation of the animal from other animalssimulated natural habitats. |
Requirements may include: | behaviour requirements (e.g. physical, social and food-related enrichment)health requirements (e.g. specific medication and regular health checks)nutritional requirements (e.g. food supplements during egg development, pregnancy and lactation). |
Data may include: | environmental conditionsthe introduction or separation of individuals. |
Suitable media | materials or substrates for nest building, egg laying and/or incubation. |
Monitoring may include: | implementation of a 24-hour watch and checking egg viability. |
Behaviour considerations may include: | post-birth and egg laying behavioural considerations:the need to remove one or both parentsmaintenance of a private and/or quiet environmentmaintenance of the animal within a social group. |