Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work with crocodiles either in a controlled environment or in the wild and applies to individuals who apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied roles related to working with crocodiles. If working with crocodiles in a controlled environment, individuals undertake a range of tasks such as handling, feeding and monitoring stock, and monitoring environmental conditions under limited supervision. If working with crocodiles in the wild, individuals conduct activities in crocodile habitats.
Individuals undertaking this qualification will be required to take responsibility for:
risk factors associated with working with crocodiles
their own outputs and learning
participation in crocodile care teamwork.
The environments in which these individuals work include:
crocodile farms
crocodile research facilities
crocodile wildlife parks
Northern Australian waterways.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. Licences or permits may be required for the use of firearms, operating vehicles or for restricted drugs used on crocodiles.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.