Qualification details

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

1

ACM10v3

Initial release. Supersedes and is equivalent to ACM40410.

Job Roles

The job role that this Qualification describes includes:

• Veterinary nurse.

Pathways into the Qualification

Pathways for candidates considering this Qualification include:

• direct entry
• after achieving ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies
• vocational training and/or work experience related to veterinary nursing.

Pathways from the Qualification

After achieving this Qualification candidates may undertake:

• ACM50212 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical)
• ACM50312 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Dental
• ACM50412 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care)
• ACM50512 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice)

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this Qualification include: 

Communication

• apply numeracy skills to workplace requirements
• complete workplace documentation and records
• communicate with all team members in a professional manner
• demonstrate effective and appropriate documentation, communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with internal and external clients
• use a range of communication technologies to support work operations.

Teamwork

• work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion
• liaise with and provide support to other team members
• demonstrate leadership skills
• identify and manage performance required to meet internal and external customer needs in own work and teamwork
• maintain organisational processes and provide problem solving support to others.

Problem-solving

• investigate problem causes
• identify, rectify or report potential and actual problems associated with work operations
• identify factors which may affect the service to be provided
• use material and operational knowledge to solve problems
• use numeracy skills to solve problems
• identify hazards and suggest control measures
• monitor animal welfare and safety practices in the workplace.

Initiative and enterprise

• assist in the implementation of continuous improvement processes
• gather and analyse feedback on products, procedures and services
• determine and act on situations requiring further information or problem solving
• provide leadership in the workplace.

Planning and organising

• analyse data and information to determine implications for work operations
• participate in continuous improvement and planning processes
• identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures
• demonstrate time-management skills
• source and prepare materials and resources and ensure availability to support work operations
• schedule and sequence work to maximise safety and productivity.

Self-management

• interpret and apply relevant Acts and regulations
• keep the work area clean and hygienic at all times
• monitor own work and work of team and identify and act on any quality issues
• manage own time to meet deadlines
• implement and monitor workplace procedures and instructions
• recognise own shortcomings and seek advice and assistance from supervisors.

Learning

• assess work data and information to identify areas for improved performance
• be supportive, assertive and use interpersonal skills to encourage workplace learning
• identify own training needs and seek skill development if required
• implement learning activities as appropriate to ensure achievement of specified work requirements
• gather feedback on own work to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives and integrate information into own practice.

Technology

• use computer software applications effectively
• work with machines and workplace technology safely and according to workplace standards
• help others use technology efficiently and safely
• ensure readiness, operational efficiency and safety of workplace technology.

A total of twenty three (23) Units  of Competency must be achieved as specified below:

• complete nineteen (19) CORE Units
• complete four (4) ELECTIVE Units.

CORE: Complete the following nineteen (19) CORE Units 

Unit code

Unit title

ACMGAS202A

Participate in workplace communications

ACMGAS204A

Feed and water animals

ACMGAS205A

Assist in health care of animals

ACMGAS208A

Source information for animal care needs

ACMINF301A

Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work

ACMVET201A

Carry out veterinary nursing reception duties

ACMVET202A

Carry out daily clinic routines

ACMVET203A

Assist with surgery preparation

ACMVET401A

Coordinate patient admission and discharge

ACMVET402A

Apply imaging routines

ACMVET403A

Perform clinic pathology procedures

ACMVET404A

Perform clinic office procedures

ACMVET405A

Carry out surgical nursing routines

ACMVET406A

Nurse animals

ACMVET407A

Carry out medical nursing routines

ACMVET408A

Coordinate and perform theatre routines

ACMVET409A

Provide specific animal care advice

ACMVET410A

Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures

ACMWHS301A

Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

General

ACMMIC401A

Implant microchip in cats and dogs

ACMVET411A

Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs

ACMVET412A

Coordinate clinic promotional activities

ACMVET413A

Develop and implement specific clinic policies

ACMSPE301A

Provide basic care of amphibians

ACMSPE302A

Provide basic care of birds

ACMSPE303A

Provide basic care of common native mammals

ACMSPE304A

Provide basic care of dogs

ACMSPE305A

Provide basic care of domestic cats

ACMSPE306A

Provide basic care of marine fish

ACMSPE307A

Provide basic care of freshwater fish

ACMSPE308A

Provide basic care of marine aquatic invertebrates

ACMSPE309A

Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates

ACMSPE310A

Provide basic care of mammals

ACMSPE311A

Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles

ACMSPE312A

Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits

ACMSUS301A

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

HLTFA301C

Apply first aid

Equine

ACMEQU401A

Relate anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements

ACMEQU402A

Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care

ACMEQU405A

Monitor and maintain horse health and welfare

ACMVET414A

Nurse foals

ACMVET415A

Provide intensive foal care and nursing*

ACMVET414A Nurse foals

AHCAIS401A

Supervise artificial breeding and/or embryo transfer programs

AHCHBR202A

Handle young horses

AHCHBR203A

Provide daily care of horses

AHCHBR303A

Carry out mare mating or artificial insemination procedures

AHCHBR305A

Handle and care for stallions

AHCLSK330A

Implement procedures for foaling down of mares