SFICRO303 — Care for crocodiles over 1.2 metres in a controlled environment

1 Prepare for care of crocodiles over 1.2 metres in a controlled environment

• 1.1Determine and prepare to observe relevant crocodile protection legislation/regulation and codes of practice
• 1.2Determine biosecurity issues associated with working with crocodiles in captivity
• 1.3Identify risk factors that could affect crocodile care operations, and plan to minimise risk
• 1.4Source information on sound crocodile husbandry and welfare processes that enhance crocodile health and prevent skin damage
• 1.5Identify the purpose of specific facilities, including crocodile breeding enclosures
• 1.6Discuss the site-specific requirements with relevant personnel
• 1.7Gather required equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) to prepare for work with crocodiles in a controlled environment according to workplace health and safety standards

2 Feed crocodiles over 1.2 metres

• 2.1Identify the nutritional needs of crocodiles over 1.2 metres in a controlled environment as specified in the relevant codes of practice
• 2.2Prepare and store food and food supplements according to food safety requirements
• 2.3Feed crocodiles that are over 1.2 metres, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and according to crocodile safety procedures
• 2.4Maintain feeding records according to organisation SOPs, and report any observed feeding abnormalities

3 Maintain pens of crocodiles over 1.2 metres

• 3.1Remove excess food and record leftover amount according to SOPs
• 3.2Clean crocodile pens and remove dead crocodiles according to SOPs and relevant codes of practice
• 3.3Monitor and maintain water quality and temperatures according to SOPs

4 Monitor health of crocodiles over 1.2 metres in a controlled environment

• 4.1Monitor and record crocodile health to prevent disease and illness
• 4.2Monitor and document husbandry records according to facility SOPs and internal auditing process

5 Conduct crocodile stock administrative activity

• 5.1Check completeness of pen cleaning and disposal of waste materials according to SOPs, biosecurity and environmental requirements
• 5.2Update facility records and report any abnormal observations, events, or deaths, to relevant personnel
• 5.3Check condition and storage of tools and equipment, and report repair and maintenance requirements to relevant personnel

What does an assessment tool for SFICRO303 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SFICRO303 needs to address all 51 unit components: 5 elements with 19 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 23 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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