Professional Standards

WAFA establishes professional standards to define the competencies, skills, and behaviours expected of our members and accredited trainers. These standards ensure quality, consistency, and safety across all training, handling, and assessment activities. You can access WAFA’s current professional standards or make specific requests by emailing admin@workinganimals.com.au

To view each document please click the links below:

Professional Standards 1 -Governance and Organisational Integrity 

Professional Standard 2 – Administration Standard

Professional Standard 3 – Funding Transparency

Professional Standard 4 – Data Storage and Privacy

Professional Standard 5 – Staff Wellbeing

Professional Standard 6 – Ethical Conduct

Professional Standard 7 – Health and Safety

Professional Standard 8 – Accessibility and Inclusion

Professional Standard 9 – Client Engagement and Service Delivery

Professional Standard 10 – Animal Husbandry and Welfare Standard

Professional Standard 11 – Breeding, Housing, Kennel, and Facility Standards

Professional Standard 12 – Crisis Management and Emergency Response

Professional Standard 13 – Environmental Sustainability and Responsible Resource Use

Professional Standard 14 – Innovation and Research Standards

Professional Standard 15 – Community Engagement and Advocacy