ISCO Occupation Group 5164.2 Animal Handler
From Open Risk Manual
Contents
Definition
Animal Handler: Animal handlers are in charge of handling animals in a working role and continue the training of the animal, in accordance with national legislation.
Essential Skills
- Assess Animal Behaviour
- Anatomy Of Animals
- Environmental Enrichment For Animals
- Provide Animal Training
- Manage Animal Welfare
- Animal Welfare
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
- Manage Animal Hygiene
- Apply Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Physiology Of Animals
- Provide First Aid To Animals
- Provide Nutrition To Animals
- Biosecurity Related To Animals
- Manage Animal Biosecurity
- Signs Of Animal Illness
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Animal Behaviour
- Implement Training Programmes For Animals
- Implement Exercise Activities For Animals
- Provide An Enriching Environment For Animals
- Treat Animals Ethically
- Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Handle Working Animals
- Control Animal Movement
Optional Skills
- Cope With Challenging Circumstances In The Veterinary Sector
- Handle Animals For Semen Collection
- Load Animals For Transportation
- Maintain Animal Accommodation
- Apply Numeracy Skills
- Animal Production Science
- Assess Animal'S Condition
- Groom Animals
- Maintain Welfare Of Animals During Transportation
- Understand The Animal'S Situation
- Calculate Rates Per Hours
- Take Advantage Of Learning Opportunities In Veterinary Science
- Interview Animal Owners On Animals' Conditions
- Make Decisions Regarding The Animal'S Welfare
Alternative Names
- Stud Animal Handler
- Animal Care Assistant
- Animal Carer
- Animal Handlers
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C5164.2.1 | ISCO Specialization 5164.2.1 Animal Trainer |
