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Taxidermist
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Taxidermist mount and reproduce deceased animals or parts of animals such as trofy heads for the purpose of public display and education, such as in a museum or monument, or for other sources of scientific study, or for a private collection.
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Tasks
Skin animals in an appropriate manner considering the end purpose of the skin. Strip off the hide of an animal to prepare for processing the carcass, or to use the skin or fur. Use case skinning for smaller animals, where an incision is made around the feet and the skin stripped off like a sock. If a non-invasive slaughter method like gassing or beating was used on a fur animal, take care to ensure that the animal is dead prior to skinning. Use open skinning for large animals, where an incision is made along the abdomen. Use the required equipment for skinning.
Clean various body parts of animals for the preparation and tanning of animal skins. Clean body parts such as skin, skeleton, antlers or horns by using cleaning techniques, according to the animal species.
Finish the animals structure by attaching other parts and accessories to the structure, such as a nose, ears, eyes or tail. For bigger animals, glue also the skin to the structure of the animal.
Manufacture the form of the animal and mount the bones to form the animal's structure using wires, cotton and clay. For a larger animals, use also a mould, metal structure or sculpture to form the animal, and place it in the correct position.
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Skills
Asas
Active Listening
Proficiency in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
Critical Thinking
Proficiency in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
Reading Comprehension
Proficiency in understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Learning
Proficiency in applying new knowledge. 
Khusus
Analysis
ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make decisions.
Work Safety
ability to carry out daily work in a safe environment.
Risk Assessment
proficiency in determining quantitative or qualitative risk related to a well-defined situation and recognized threat.
Troubleshooting
ability to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system.
Record Keeping
proficiency in keeping records, or units of preserved information in some permanent form such as written documents, photographs, recordings and others.
Soil sampling
proficiency in process of taking a small sample of soil to determine the nutrient content.
Scientific
Proficiency in carrying out research and experiments.
Laboratory Testing
proficiency in performing any medical tests or procedures that are conducted in a controlled environment where the appropriate equipment, supplies, and certified expertise are available.
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