This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply relevant animal management legislative, regulatory and policy requirements applicable within a jurisdiction and workplace.

This unit applies to authorised officers who access, interpret and enforce regulatory requirements according to workplace procedures. They work autonomously and apply specialist knowledge and skills to provide solutions for predictable and unpredictable problems.

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

Some animal control functions administered by state/territory and local governments require licensing or authorisation. Legislative requirements vary across jurisdictions and users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority for current requirements.