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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

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.

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Description

Animal handlers are in charge of handling animals in a working role and continue the training of the animal, in accordance with national legislation.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
signs of animal illnessanimal welfare legislationenvironmental enrichment for animalssafe work practices in a veterinary settinganimal behaviourbiosecurity related to animalsanimal welfareanatomy of animalsphysiology of animals
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
animal production science
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
provide first aid to animalsmonitor the welfare of animalsapply safe work practices in a veterinary settingprovide an enriching environment for animalsprovide animal trainingmanage animal biosecurityprovide nutrition to animalscontrol animal movementhandle veterinary emergenciesmanage animal welfarehandle working animalstreat animals ethicallyapply animal hygiene practicesassess animal behaviourimplement exercise activities for animals
OPTIONALOptional competences
handle animals for semen collectiongroom animalsmake decisions regarding the animal's welfareassess animal's conditionmaintain welfare of animals during transportationinterview animal owners on animals' conditionsapply numeracy skillstake advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary sciencecope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sectorload animals for transportationunderstand the animal's situationmaintain animal accommodation hygieniccalculate rates per hours

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

38 total
24 essential · 14 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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