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zoo registrar

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Zoo registrars are responsible for the maintenance of a wide variety of records relating to animals and their care in zoological collections. This includes both historic and current records. They have the responsibiltity to collate records into an organised and recognised records keeping system. In most cases this also involves submitting regular reports to regional or international species information systems and/or as part of managed breeding programmes i.e. zoo registrars are usually responsible for both internal and external management if institutional records . Zoo registrars also often coordinate animal transportation for the zoological collection.

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Competences
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Essential
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Optional
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Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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Sector-specific

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data quality assessment

The process of revealing data issues using ​quality indicators, measures and metrics in order to plan data cleansing and data enrichment strategies according to data quality criteria.

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unstructured data

The information that is not arranged in a pre-defined manner or does not have a pre-defined data model and is difficult to understand and find patterns in without using techniques such as data mining.

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Cross-sector

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animal welfare legislation

The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.

Scope note
National and EU legislation relevant to occupation, regulatory body and codes of conduct. This may include . , health and safety, risk assessment requirements and codes of conduct, especially in the areas of animal welfare, health and public health, food and environmental safety in relation with clients.
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Essential skills and competences 11 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
produce reports based on animal records

Produce clear and comprehensive reports relating to individual animal histories as well as summary reports relevant to animal care and management within and across institutions.

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Sector-specific

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create animal records

Create animal records according to industry relevant information and using appropriate record keeping systems.

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maintain data entry requirements

Uphold conditions for data entry. Follow procedures and apply data program techniques.

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manage data collection systems

Develop and manage methods and strategies used to maximise data quality and statistical efficiency in the collection of data, in order to ensure the gathered data are optimised for further processing.

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Cross-sector

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coordinate operational activities

Synchronise activities and responsibilities of the operational staff to ensure that the resources of an organisation are used most efficiently in pursuit of the specified objectives.

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ensure cross-department cooperation

Guarantee communication and cooperation with all the entities and teams in a given organisation, according to the company strategy.

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keep task records

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

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process data

Enter information into a data storage and data retrieval system via processes such as scanning, manual keying or electronic data transfer in order to process large amounts of data.

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speak different languages

Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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use ICT systems

Select and use ICT systems for a variety of complex tasks in order to meet a variety of needs.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

Occupation specific

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1 competence
animal transport regulations

The legal requirements relating to safe and efficient transport of animals.

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Optional skills and competences 8 competences

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Sector-specific

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coordinate export transportation activities

Coordinate all export transportation operations while considering export strategies and services.

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coordinate import transportation activities

Oversee import transportation operations; optimise import processes and service strategies.

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manage data

Administer all types of data resources through their lifecycle by performing data profiling, parsing, standardisation, identity resolution, cleansing, enhancement and auditing. Ensure the data is fit for purpose, using specialised ICT tools to fulfil the data quality criteria.

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solve operational transport problems

Communicate with clients and providers in the event of a delay; undertake measures to provide solutions. Take decisions and work proactively in order to avoid operational problems. 

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Cross-sector

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analyse transportation costs

Identify and analyse transportation costs, service levels and availability of equipment. Make recommendations and take preventive/corrective measures.

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coordinate transportation

Scheduling of transportation operations.

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inspect data

Analyse, transform and model data in order to discover useful information and to support decision-making.

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liaise with transportation companies

Establish relationships with transportation companies in order to negotiate advantageous agreements for the transport of goods and livestock.

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