Modification History
Updated imported Units:
- RTC3310A replaced with AHCMOM305A
- HLTFA301B replaced with HLTFA301C
Description
This qualification is the industry qualification for persons operating at a junior or assistant level and undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research or production environment. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to an animal technology workplace through either paid employment or significant periods of work placement or work experience blocks.
Job roles
Job roles and titles covered by this qualification include:
- Animal technician
- Laboratory animal technician
- Technical officer
- Field technician.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- direct entry
- after achieving ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies
- vocational training, work experience or skills recognition.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake ACM50110 Diploma of Animal Technology that defines higher level job functions.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Regulatory compliance with the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes applies to some units of competency. In addition, individual units of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
A total of eighteen (18 ) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.
- Complete twelve (12 ) CORE units
- Complete six (6 ) ELECTIVE units.
CORE : Complete the following twelve (12 ) units
ACMATE301A |
Work within an animal technology facility |
ACMATE302A |
Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures |
ACMATE303A |
Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals |
ACMATE304A |
Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals |
ACMGAS301A |
Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing |
ACMGAS302A |
Provide enrichment for animals |
ACMGAS303A |
Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals |
ACMGAS304A |
Carry out simple breeding procedures |
ACMOHS301A |
Contribute to occupational health and safety processes |
ACMSPE312A |
Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits |
ACMSUS201A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
MSL973004A |
Perform aseptic techniques |
ELECTIVE : Complete six (6 ) units from within ACM10 or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course . Units selected must be aligned to Certificate II, III or IV and be relevant to work undertaken in the animal technology sector. Suggested units are:
ACMATE305A |
Conduct euthanasia of research animals |
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 |
ACMVET203A |
Assist with surgery preparation |
HLTFA301C |
Apply first aid |
MSL922001A |
Record and present data |
MSL933001A |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
MSL973002A |
Prepare working solutions |
MSL973007A |
Perform microscopic examination |
MSL973008A |
Perform histological procedures |
AHCMOM305A |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |