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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. |
Companion animals may include: | aquaria, reptiles and amphibiansbirdsdogs and catsinvertebrates (e.g. stick insects, spiders and beetles)small animals (e.g. rabbits, rodents, ferrets and guinea pigs). |
Dietary requirements of companion animals may include: | the type of food (e.g. packaged, seed mixes, fresh, raw, frozen or live)food requirements in accordance with the species, breed, age, sex and activity level of the animalappropriate quantities and temperature of food. |
Codes of practice and legislative requirements that may apply include: | environmental sustainability practicesPet Industry Joint Advisory Council codes of practicerelevant companion animal legislationlocal council regulationsmicrochippinganimal welfare legislationNational Parks and Wildlife Service legislation. |
Housing may include: | cageskennelsenclosurescompoundsbroodersaquariaaviaries and bird rooms. |
Animal security arrangements may include: | safe access and egressprevention of escape by animalsrestriction of access to authorised personnelcompatibility of species and breeds within housing. |
Environmentally sustainable work practices may include: | environmentally friendly waste managementprocesses relevant to the workplace that support environment and resource efficiencies. |
Transportation may include: | airfreight boxespet carriersplastic bagsrestraintstransport fish boxestrolleys. |
Waste managementstrategies may include: | disposal of:food wasteanimal wasteused cleaning and disinfection products and containerslocal government requirements and environmental or other legislative requirements. |
Treatments may include: | topical and systemic parasite controlsdietary supplementswashing and grooming products. |
Regulatory controls applicable when trading in animals may include: | federal and state or territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice. |