Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Version 4.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification provides knowledge and skills for initial work, community involvement and/or further learning. It provides a pathway to learn about work in the animal care and management industry and to assist with routine activities performed under close supervision in an animal care facility or service organisation.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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 electives below or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
ACMGEN101 |
Explore job opportunities in animal care and related industries |
ACMGEN102 |
Approach and handle a range of calm animals |
ACMGEN103 |
Assist in the care of animals |
ACMWHS201 |
Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
FSKOCM002 |
Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work |
Elective Units
ACMINF101 |
Take responsibility for the health and welfare of animals in own care |
FSKDIG001 |
Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks |
FSKLRG002 |
Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problems |
FSKLRG005 |
Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasks |
FSKNUM004 |
Use basic and familiar metric measurements for work |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ACM10121 Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways |
ACM10117 Certificate I in Animal Studies |
Title and qualification description changed to reflect pathways outcome ACMGAS202 Participate in workplace communications removed from the core and replaced with FSKOCM002 Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work Elective units listed in the qualification |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103