BIO 3.9

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Competence Level

Category name:

Biodiversity Conservation

Category code:

BIO

Category function:

Ensuring the maintenance of the ecological values of protected areas through management and monitoring of species their habitats ecosystems and natural resource use.

Competence level:

LEVEL 3

Code:

Scope of work:

Direction and management of medium sized organisations.

Typical function:

SENIOR MANAGER

Knowledge statement:

Direct ex situ animal conservation programmes.

Knowledge criterion:

Principles practices and legal and ethical requirements for animal control capture and husbandry in captivity. Principles and practices of conservation breeding.

Performance criterion:

Leading the development and implementation of programmes for ex situ conservation of species making use of recognised best practice and guidance. Including capture transportation welfare husbandry planned breeding programmes and veterinary care. Facilities may include rescue centres breeding centres conservation zoos associated with PAs.