STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Assess an animal`s daily condition (I)

 II.     Observe animal behaviors ¿ normal and abnormal (I)

 III.    Identify the basic dietary and exhibit needs of an animal and apply husbandry skills to the direct care of animals through cleaning, diet preparation, and enrichment (II)

 IV.     Research dietary or exhibitry improvements available for incorporation and understand limitations (II, III)

 V.      Observe and assist in other aspects of animal care including veterinary care (IV)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Daily Observation

 II.     Cleaning and Feeding

 III.    Perching and Enrichment

 IV.     Special Events

         A.      Veterinary procedures

         B.      Lectures