This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide immediate and recovery care and prepare rescued native wildlife for rehabilitation to natural environments.

This unit applies to individuals who work in animal carer, keeper or aquarist roles, undertaking individual and team activities in small to large scale animal facilities. They perform work under broad direction and are required to take responsibility for their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, organising processes and working to schedules.

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

Regulatory requirements apply to rehabilitating native wildlife but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.