Qualification Standard

Authorising body: Ministry of Agriculture
Group of fields: Agriculture and Forestry
Occupation: Zoo keeper, Breeder of exotic birds
Validity of standard: From 15/1/2021
Qualification level: 4

Qualification Standard

Vocational competence Level

Assembly and maintenance of facilities for exotic birds, ensuring optimum environment, operational record keeping

4

Operation of machines and technical background in exotic bird farms, ensuring occupational health and safety

4

Reproduction of exotic birds

4

Natural breeding and rearing of exotic birds, operating hatcheries

4

Prevention of diseases in exotic bird farms

4

Preparation of feed and feeding of exotic birds

4

Specification of exotic birds and specific breeding of more demanding species

4

Ensuring welfare in exotic bird farms

4

Application of laws, regulations and treaties governing breeding of endangered species, such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

4

Capture of and professional handling of exotic birds, transport

4

Providing qualified information in the field of exotic bird breeding

4

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