# Competences — animal handler

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1ee1b792-4d5f-4555-be4e-ce7e4c05d1a9).

## Essential

- **anatomy of animals** (knowledge)
- **animal behaviour** (knowledge)
- **animal welfare** (knowledge)
- **animal welfare legislation** (knowledge)
- **apply animal hygiene practices** (skill/competence)
- **apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting** (skill/competence)
- **assess animal behaviour** (skill/competence)
- **biosecurity related to animals** (knowledge)
- **control animal movement** (skill/competence)
- **environmental enrichment for animals** (knowledge)
- **handle veterinary emergencies** (skill/competence)
- **handle working animals** (skill/competence)
- **implement exercise activities for animals** (skill/competence)
- **manage animal biosecurity** (skill/competence)
- **manage animal welfare** (skill/competence)
- **monitor the welfare of animals** (skill/competence)
- **physiology of animals** (knowledge)
- **provide an enriching environment for animals** (skill/competence)
- **provide animal training** (skill/competence)
- **provide first aid to animals** (skill/competence)
- **provide nutrition to animals** (skill/competence)
- **safe work practices in a veterinary setting** (knowledge)
- **signs of animal illness** (knowledge)
- **treat animals ethically** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- animal production science (knowledge)
- apply numeracy skills (skill/competence)
- assess animal's condition (skill/competence)
- calculate rates per hours (skill/competence)
- cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector (skill/competence)
- groom animals (skill/competence)
- handle animals for semen collection (skill/competence)
- interview animal owners on animals' conditions (skill/competence)
- load animals for transportation (skill/competence)
- maintain animal accommodation hygienic (skill/competence)
- maintain welfare of animals during transportation (skill/competence)
- make decisions regarding the animal's welfare (skill/competence)
- take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science (skill/competence)
- understand the animal's situation (skill/competence)