Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop a feed regime
- Diets are evaluated in accordance with facility policy and procedures.
- Natural and artificial diets and feeding regimes are researched to assist in correct diet development.
- Diets and feeding regimes are formulated and modified as required.
- Substitution of natural feed with artificial or alternative feeds is approved by supervisor.
- Preparation and presentation of diets is coordinated in accordance with occupational health and safety (OHS) and animal requirements.
- Order food
- Communicate effectively with others about animal nutritional requirements
- Contribution is provided to facility's nutritional policy.
- Assistance is provided with nutrition training of keepers.
- Coordination of nutritional projects and communication with internal and external personnel is maintained.
- Nutritional reports are prepared and presented to management in accordance with facility policies and procedures.