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Work within a zoological facility

Work within a zoological facility

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEXH301
State Code
ODC32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/07/2021
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely in a facility housing wildlife and comply with facility policies and procedures relating to security, animal interactions, communication and record-keeping.This unit applies to individuals who work in animal carer/keeper or aquarist roles, undertaking individual and team activities in small to large scale animal facilities. They perform work under broad direction and are required to take responsibility for their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, organising processes and working to schedules.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work effectively within a zoological facility
  • 1.1 Identify the facility's key functions
  • 1.2 Determine relationships between departments and individuals
  • 1.3 Identify relationships with other bodies and agencies
  • 1.4 Complete daily routines for a section or enclosure according to workplace health and safety and animal welfare requirements, and environmental work practices
  • 1.5 Work collaboratively with team members to complete routine tasks, as required
2. Comply with animal interaction and security policies and procedures
  • 2.1 Identify hazards and risks associated with interacting with animals at the facility and confirm suitable control measures
  • 2.2 Select and use personal protective equipment
  • 2.3 Identify areas of compliance relevant to personal role and responsibilities within facility animal interaction and security policies and procedures
  • 2.4 Respond to incidents involving animals and/or people promptly according to facility procedures
  • 2.5 Follow facility security procedures for entering and leaving animal enclosures
  • 2.6 Participate in response to escaped animal/s incident or emergency according to facility procedures
3. Identify animals and handle or interact humanely
  • 3.1 Use common and scientific names according to facility requirements to identify animals
  • 3.2 Use distinguishing characteristics to identify specific animals within a group or section
  • 3.3 Handle or interact with animals humanely and safely according to facility procedures and animal welfare standards and guidelines
  • 3.4 Assist with the implementation of identification techniques
4. Communicate effectively and maintain accurate records
  • 4.1 Document communications and keep accurate records according to facility information system requirements
  • 4.2 Maintain and store records according to facility procedures
  • 4.3 Communicate information efficiently and in a timely manner to supervisor and team members according to facility procedures and use of technologies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE43 ACMCAN301 Work within a captive animal facility Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGR1 ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care Qualification