Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

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

Indicative Skill Level:

The occupations Dog Trainer or Handler, Horse Trainer and Zookeeper 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 or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupations Pet Groomer, Kennel Hand and Animal Attendants and Trainers nec in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

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