Tasks & Responsibilities
  • 01
    Caring for animals in zoos, bird and aquatic parks;
  • 02
    Understanding and applying techniques required to feed, handle, train and groom animals;
  • 03
    Cleaning and disinfecting cages and surrounding areas, and shampooing, clipping nails and grooming animals;
  • 04
    Monitoring and documenting animal behaviour, preparing food and feeding animals, fish and birds at scheduled intervals;
  • 05
    Assisting scientists and researchers in conducting laboratory tests on animals;
  • 06
    Playing with the animals, providing companionship and observing behavioural changes that could indicate illness or injury;
  • 07
    Cleaning and sanitising equipment to prevent the spread of disease, storing grooming equipment, keeping appointment schedules and discussing grooming needs of animals with customers;
  • 08
    Training and performing with animals; and
  • 09
    Performing related tasks.

What are the skills required?

Skills, knowledege and abilities that are essential to carry out a task with determined results. Skills can often be divided into domain-general and domain-specific skills.

Soft Skill
Bahasa Malaysia
Able to speak Bahasa Malaysia
Soft Skill
Communication
The ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and staff is essential, no matter what industry you work in.
Field of Study Required
Field of study consists of a broad area of academic and skills qualifications that come under a similar branch of subject knowledge. In addition, courses offered under each field of study require similar academic entry requirements.
Crop and livestock production
Crop and livestock production
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