Skin animals

Description

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.

Alternative labels

strip animals
dissect animals
skinning animals
skin an animal
cut up animals

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Skin animals is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Fur animals breeder: Fur animals breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of fur animals. They maintain the health and welfare of fur animals.
Slaughterer: Slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses for further processing and distribution.

Taxidermist: Taxidermists 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.
Kosher slaughterer: Kosher slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses of kosher meat for further processing and distribution. They slaughter animals as stated in Jewish law and according to rituals.
Halal slaughterer: Halal slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses of halal meat from cows and chickens for further processing and distribution. They slaughter animals as stated in Islamic law and ensure that the animals are fed, slaughtered and hung up accordingly.

Optional skill

Skin animals is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Livestock worker: Livestock workers maintain the health and welfare of animals. They oversee the breeding/production and day-to-day care such as feeding and watering of animals.

 


 

References

  1. Skin animals – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022