1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1

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Contents >> Major Group 3 Technicians and Trades Workers >> SUB-MAJOR GROUP 36 Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers >> MINOR GROUP 361 Animal Attendants and Trainers, and Shearers >> UNIT GROUP 3611 Animal Attendants and Trainers

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

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

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

Kennel Hand

Muleser