Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by a cross-section of animal care and management enterprises such as assistant animal care worker, assistant animal shelter attendant, assistant kennel hand and assistant cattery attendant.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 7 units of competency:
- 5 core units plus
- 2 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 2 units from the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
ACMGAS101 |
Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries |
ACMGAS102 |
Catch and handle a range of quiet animals |
ACMGAS103 |
Assist in the care of animals |
ACMGAS202 |
Participate in workplace communications |
ACMWHS201 |
Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ACM10117 Certificate I in Animal Studies |
ACM10110 Certificate I in Animal Studies |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103