ASSESSMENT FOR CARE FOR CAPTIVE ANIMALS:

24-25 MAY 2010:
ASSESSMENTS:

Our assessment for captive animal care was carried out in the Wild Life Centre. We had different departments we needed to handle. Each section in the WLC had a different assessor. The different sections were, clean and maintain area of responsibility, care for animals, ecological principles, care for plant and preparations of food for certain animals.

I had a lot of fun during the assessment, just because it was a different environment. Every assessment we did, was in the area that it was about. It was much more calming, especially the aviary, with the water flow and the animals around you - Plant care.

Something else that was interesting was being assessed by 5 different assessors in 1 day. seeing their different methods of doing assessments. having in mind that i would be doing assessments next year. Also i would have one of these different methods and characteristics. Being assessed 3 at a time was another thing that entertained me. Just to see how every assessor works different with each person. Sometimes using various methods to suit the student. having in mind that I would be able to do that next year.

Animal behavior: Having to analyze a area where a new, semi-wild giraffe is standing and staring at you. Looking for something that was out of place. Something out of place you may ask?? Well it is kind of like wire lying around, mattresses against the wall for protection or bales to trip over... In each and every situation at the WLC you need to have health and safety in mind. Not just your safety, but the animal's as well.

and so it concludes my assessment day of Species Care...