2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Zoo Animal Technology
Career Cluster:	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

AS	
CIP Number	1101099901	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	66 credit hours	
CTSO	Collegiate FFA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	39-2011 - Animal Trainers
19-1023 - Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
39-2021 - Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
45-2021 - Animal Breeders
33-9011 - Animal Control Officers
45-2093 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to instruction that prepares individuals to supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in the care and exhibition of birds and animals.  Subject matter also includes safety, diseases and parasites, feeding and nutrition, maintenance and repair, animal behavior, as well as leadership, communications, employability, human and public relations skills.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 66 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Prevent, treat and control diseases and parasites of animals.
02.0	Demonstrate interpretation and guest service skills 
03.0	Develop and maintain Animal Management Techniques
04.0	Manage animal nutrition and feeding.
05.0	Operate and maintain instruments and equipment.
06.0	Provide first aid for animals.
07.0	Collect laboratory specimens.
08.0	Analyze and keep records.
09.0	Manage animal, visitor and worker safety.
10.0	Identify animal species.
11.0	Interpret and observe laws, rules and regulations relative to operation.
12.0	Dispense medicine and supplies.
13.0	Manage, maintain and repair facilities.
14.0	Demonstrate leadership, employability, communication, human and public relations skills.
15.0	Observe and interpret animal behavior.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Zoo Animal Technology
CIP Number:	1101099901
Program Length:	66 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		19-1023, 39-2011, 39-2021

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Prevent, treat and control diseases and parasites of animals – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Observe animals daily for symptoms of disease and parasites.	
01.02	Recognize signs of disease requiring the quarantine or isolation of animals.	
01.03	Vaccinate animals.	
01.04	Provide special nutritional care for animals as required.	
01.05	Maintain a quarantine program for new animal populations.	
01.06	Perform pest control program.	
01.07	Differentiate and treat trauma, nutritional disorders, infections, poisoning, zoonotic and genetic diseases.	
01.08	Properly handle mortality cases for disposal or necropsy. 	
01.09	Practice basic cleanliness and orderliness in and around animal enclosures.	
01.10	Identify specific sanitation procedures applicable to managing the collection and the various situations they would be used:  quarantine, medical building, kitchen, public areas, storage buildings.	
01.11	Properly dispose of animal waste, used food items and plant material.	
02.0	Demonstrate interpretation and guest service skills – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Handle guest questions and situations. 	
02.02	Interact with zoo guests in a positive and enthusiastic manner.	
02.03	Understand their audience based on age, interest level and learning style.	
02.04	Communicate appropriately to all audiences.	
02.05	Uses and understands interpretative techniques.	
02.06	Demonstrate passion and professionalism.	
02.07	Create and deliver oral presentations.	
02.08	Interpret zoo policies to non-zoo staff.	
03.0	Develop and maintain Animal Management Techniques – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Maintain environmental conditions required by species.  	
03.02	Provide pre-natal and post-partum care for animals.	
03.03	Facilitate the breeding of various species.	
03.04	Identify and use techniques and equipment for the capture and restraint of animals.	
03.05	Identify circumstances justifying the capture and restraint of animals.	
03.06	Transport animals safely.	
03.07	Accurately collect and record various animal measurements.	
04.0	  Manage animal nutrition and feeding – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify and feed appropriate plant material.	
04.02	Prepare and dispense appropriate diets to maintain various species in captivity.	
04.03	Properly store, inventory and maintain animal food supplies.	
04.04	Recognize the need to adjust animal diets based on various factors such as breeding season, environmental changes, census changes and life stage.	
04.05	Present food to animals in the appropriate manner.	
04.06	Understand basic nutritional requirements of various animal species in the wild and in captivity.	
05.0	Operate and maintain instruments and equipment – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Operate and maintain scales and balances.	
05.02	Identify, operate and maintain clinical instruments.	
05.03	Use and maintain capture and restraint equipment.	
05.04	Operate communications equipment.	
05.05	Identify and safely use hand and power tools.	
06.0	Provide first aid for animals – the student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify injuries requiring first aid and provide emergency treatment.	
06.02	Prepare and maintain first aid equipment and supplies.	
06.03	Identify injuries requiring services of a veterinarian.	
07.0	Collect laboratory specimens – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Collect urine specimens.	
07.02	Collect fecal specimens.	
07.03	Collect environmental samples.	
07.04	Properly package and handle specimens for shipment or analysis.	
08.0	Analyze and keep records – the student will be able to:	
08.01	Keep exhibit maintenance records.	
08.02	Keep personnel records.	
08.03	Keep and maintain animal medical records.	
08.04	Keep record of animal feeding and diet.	
08.05	Maintain animal behavioral records.	
08.06	Keep records of chemical, pesticide and medication use.	
09.0	Manage animal, visitor and worker safety – the student will be able to:	
09.01	Maintain the safety of animals.	
09.02	Manage and maintain safety of visitors.	
09.03	Handle animals in a safe and cautious manner.	
09.04	Operate tools and equipment in a safe manner.	
09.05	Prepare for and respond to emergencies. 	
10.0	Identify animal species – the student will be able to:	
10.01	Classify animals according to habitat and nutritional requirements.	
10.02	Recognize morphological characteristics of major animal groups.	
10.03	Identify animals to genus and species.	
10.04	Identify species of animals in specific collections.	
11.0	Interpret and observe laws, rules and regulations relative to operation – the student will be able to:	
11.01	Observe local, state, federal and international laws and regulations.	
11.02	Maintain facilities up to standards of licenses, certificates, bonds and permits.	
11.03	Describe the regulation process.	
11.04	Identify agencies regulating the profession.	
11.05	Identify agencies accrediting the facility.	
12.0	Dispense medicine and supplies – the student will be able to:	
12.01	Follow verbal and written instructions when administering medications.	
12.02	Interpret instructions and warnings on the labels of medicines and chemicals.	
12.03	Maintain security of medicines and chemicals.	
12.04	Identify medicines and chemicals commonly used in the profession.	
12.05	Carefully mix, measure and dispense medications.	
12.06	Maintain inventory of supplies and medications.	
13.0	Manage, maintain and repair facilities – the student will be able to:	
13.01	Maintain grounds, facilities and exhibits according to master plan.	
13.02	Operate grounds keeping equipment.	
13.03	Paint wood, metal and masonry surfaces.	
13.04	Perform repairs on wooden structures.	
13.05	Observe safety precautions.	
14.0	Demonstrate leadership, employability, communication, human and public relations skills – the student will be able to:	
14.01	Conduct a job search.	
14.02	Secure information about a job.	
14.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job.	
14.04	Complete a job application form correctly.	
14.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.	
14.06	Respond positively to criticism from employer, supervisor, or other persons.	
14.07	Establish acceptable work habits: communication, time management, awareness, appropriate initiative, and responsibility	
14.08	Practice acceptable employee health habits.	
15.0	Observe and interpret animal behavior – the student will be able to:	
15.01	Recognize animal breeding behavior.	
15.02	Provide appropriate breeding environment for animals.	
15.03	Identify behavior of pre and post parturition animals.	
15.04	Describe behavioral changes due to aging.	
15.05	Recognize normal behavioral characteristics of animals through observations.	
15.06	Identify behavioral problems.	
15.07	Describe training of animals and correction of behavior problems.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

Planned and supervised occupational activities may be provided through directed laboratory experience, practicum or cooperative experience.  Whenever the cooperative method of instruction is offered, the following is required for each student:  a training plan, signed by the student, teacher and employer which includes instructional objectives and a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a work station which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal.  The student may receive compensation for work performed.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Collegiate FFA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml