គ្រូបង្ហាត់ ឬអ្នកកាន់ឆ្កែ

Dog Handler or Trainer

UNIT GROUP 3611 ANIMAL ATTENDANTS AND TRAINERS

• ANIMAL ATTENDANTS AND TRAINERS train, feed, groom and care for animals.

  Indicative Skill Level:
  Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

  In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
  
  In New Zealand:
  • NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
  
  At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

  Registration or licensing may be required.

  Tasks Include:

  • teaching animals to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addressing behavioural problems
  • training animals to accept riders and pull vehicles
  • training animals to perform in competitions
  • bathing, cutting, combing, blow-drying and styling pets' coats, clipping their nails and cleaning their ears
  • inspecting, preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining comfortable animal cages and enclosures
  • transporting food, filling water troughs and feeding animals according to their individual needs
  • maintaining animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious conditions to Veterinarians
  • exercising and playing with animals, answering visitor questions, and transferring animals between enclosures by leading or carrying them
  • dusting and spraying insecticides on animals and immersing them in insecticide baths, to control insect pests
  
  Occupations:
  • 361111 Dog Trainer or Handler
  • 361112 Horse Trainer
  • 361113 Pet Groomer
  • 361114 Zookeeper
  • 361115 Kennel Hand
  • 361199 Animal Attendants and Trainers nec

361111 DOG HANDLER OR TRAINER

• Teaches dogs to obey commands and undertake specific tasks.

  Skill Level: 3

361112 HORSE TRAINER

• Prepares horses for riding, breeding, racing, work, show or competitions. Registration or licensing may be required.

  Skill Level: 3

  Specialisation:

  • Horse Breaker

361113 PET GROOMER

• Washes, dries, brushes, combs, cuts and styles pets' coats, clips their nails and cleans their ears.

  Skill Level: 3

361114 ZOOKEEPER

• Feeds, provides water for and monitors the health of animals in zoos, aquaria and wildlife parks, cleans, fixes and maintains animal cages, and informs visitors about animals.

  Skill Level: 3

  Specialisation:

  • Aquarist

361115 KENNEL HAND

• Provides routine care for dogs, including feeding, exercising, monitoring their health and cleaning kennels.

  Skill Level: 3

361199 ANIMAL ATTENDANTS AND TRAINERS NEC

• This occupation group covers Animal Attendants and Trainers not elsewhere classified.

  Skill Level: 3

  Occupations in this group include:

  • Crutching Contractor
  • Muleser