Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

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

Associate in Science	
CIP Number	1101099901	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	60 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked below.	
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.

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Meet the general education core course requirements of Rule 6A-14.0303, Florida Administrative Code.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related CCC and ATD credentials.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

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.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Zoo Animal Technology
CIP Number:	1101099901
Program Length:	66 credit hours

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.

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

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.