Animal Attendants and Trainers ANZSCO 361199: Skills & Visas

Animal Attendants and Trainers nec ANZSCO Code: 361199

The phrase ANZSCO code 361199 stands for Animal Attendants and Trainers nec. The health check, along with care and monitoring the behaviour of animals is one of the major things that is closely associated with the post. They can use animals such as dogs and cats, but also some exotic animals which could be in a kennel, shelter, zoo, aquarium, or training centre. Essentially, their work is to make animals comfortable, healthy, and joyful.

Essentially, it is the provision of fresh food and water, cleaning and maintaining their living quarters and on top of that ensuring that they are exercised and socially interact that constitutes the work. The very important thing in the work is the examination of the animals very carefully for any signs of sickness or injury and then reporting them to the vet. If a person is a trainer, the work will be to teach animals control, fix bad behaviours and prepare them for work like assistance or shows. This requires patience, consistency and an excellent command of animal behaviour. Also, there are possible tasks of caring for animals, supporting breeding programs, or the animal rescue division.

This job might be tough on the body and might be done outside in any weather, on weekends and holidays. Definitely, it is an excellent choice of a profession for people who have a strong concern for the well-being of animals and who really enjoy spending time with different kinds of animals on a daily basis. This role ensures the most vital part of the caring process for the pets.

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Skill Level:	3
Alternative Title:	Animal Attendants and Professional Trainers
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	361199

Animal Attendants and Trainers nec Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group require a skill level consistent with the qualifications and experience mentioned below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of workplace 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 be required in place of the formal qualifications listed above. In some cases, relevant experience and/or workplace training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be needed.

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