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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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
Animals may include: | birdsdomestic animalsfarm and rural animalsfish and sea animalsmammals and land animalssporting animals, such as greyhounds and horseswild animalszoo animals. |
Animal capture and restraint procedures must be carried out in a humane way. Capture techniques may depend on animal characteristics such as: | aggressive naturestress responsedefence mechanismsphysiological makeup. |
Capture can involve the following equipment: | anaesthetic agentsbagscatch polesnetsropesvisual barriers. |
Restraint requirementsand equipment can include: | electric fencing systemssecurity systemswire mesh systemswire strand systems. |
Food preparationequipment could require: | cleaningcollecting and putting awaydisinfectinggatheringsterilising. |
Feeding and watering animals in the context of animal welfare standards may involve considering: | instructions and dietary charts for food preparationmonitoring water supply for appropriate quantity, quality and safetyanimal welfare policiesportions and distribution. |
Health and safety procedures and standards may relate to: | protocols, including hazard identificationhandling of biological wasteshandling of chemicalsuse of personal protective equipment. |
Tools and equipment may include: | blanketsbridlesbrusheschainscollarscombsheadstallsleadsropesrugssoaps. |
Animal grooming can involve: | bathing, including massaging, and selecting and using an appropriate shampoo and conditionerbrushingcleaning anal glandsclipping, including coat clippingcoat-reduction techniquescombingcuttingde-mattingdryingcleaning ear and eye areanail trimmingpluckingpre-bathing procedures, including wetting the animal using appropriate water temperaturerinsing animalscrubbingshaving and pattern trimmingstylingteeth cleaningthinning. |
Assistance may be needed and requested when: | carrying out familiar tasks relating to rearing young animalscarrying out a new taskdealing with an emergencyhandling more than one animal at a timehandling stressed animalsrearing young animals. |
Key personnel may include: | animal health specialistsanimal trainersmanagementOHS personnelother persons authorised or nominated by the organisationsecurity staffsupervisorsteam leadersother workplace personnel. |
Physical and behavioural hazards may include: | chemicals and other harmful substancesdangerous floor surfacesexposure to dustexposure to noiseextremes in weather conditionsinappropriate lifting practicesincorrect manual-handling practicesmicro-organisms in the air or soilsharp instruments, knives and equipmentsigns indicating matingsigns of animal aggression, such as showing teethsigns of animal combatsigns of animal illness, such as dehydrationunsuitable lighting levelsuntidy work conditionsinappropriate waste management and disposal. |