This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to handle animals safely and humanely, in line with workplace and regulatory requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, with animals at animal handling facilities or meat processing premises.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and animal safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.