taxidermist
Taxidermists mount and reproduce deceased animals or parts of animals such as trophy 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.
Also called: taxidermy technician, animal taxidermist, bird taxidermist
- 11
- essential skills
- 16
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- animal groomer4 skills in common
- alternative animal therapist3 skills in common
- animal handler3 skills in common
- animal trainer3 skills in common
- live animal transporter3 skills in common
- official veterinarian3 skills in common
- specialised veterinarian3 skills in common
- veterinary nurse3 skills in common
Optional skills
16- applied zoology
- apply a protective layer
- assemble fossils
- chemistry
- conduct research on fauna
- create animal records
- create base for products
- create scenery display
- deal with killing animals processes
- human anatomy
- inspect animal carcasses
- label components
- provide customers with order information
- provide customers with price information
- repair stuffed animals
- use painting techniques
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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