Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification 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.
Job roles covered by this qualification include:
- Animal technician
- Laboratory animal technician
- Technical officer
- Field technician
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. 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:
- 18 units of competency:
- 12 core units plus
- 6 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:
- up to 6 from the electives listed below
- up to 6 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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ACMATE301 |
Work within an animal technology facility |
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ACMATE302 |
Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures |
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ACMATE303 |
Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals |
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ACMATE304 |
Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals |
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ACMGAS301 |
Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing |
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ACMGAS302 |
Provide enrichment for animals |
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ACMGAS303 |
Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals |
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ACMGAS304 |
Carry out simple breeding procedures |
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ACMSPE312 |
Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits |
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ACMSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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ACMWHS201 |
Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
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MSL973004 |
Perform aseptic techniques |
Elective Units
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ACMATE305 |
Conduct euthanasia of research animals |
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ACMSPE301 |
Provide basic care of amphibians |
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ACMSPE302 |
Provide basic care of birds |
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ACMSPE303 |
Provide basic care of common native mammals |
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ACMSPE304 |
Provide basic care of domestic dogs |
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ACMSPE305 |
Provide basic care of domestic cats |
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ACMSPE306 |
Provide basic care of marine fish |
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ACMSPE307 |
Provide basic care of freshwater fish |
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ACMSPE308 |
Provide basic care of marine invertebrates |
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ACMSPE309 |
Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates |
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ACMSPE310 |
Provide basic care of mammals |
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ACMSPE311 |
Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles |
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ACMVET203 |
Assist with surgery preparation |
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AHCMOM305 |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
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HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
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MSL922001 |
Record and present data |
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MSL933001 |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
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MSL973001 |
Perform basic tests |
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MSL973002 |
Prepare working solutions |
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MSL973007 |
Perform microscopic examination |
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MSL973008 |
Perform histological procedures |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ACM30217 Certificate III in Animal Technology |
ACM30210 Certificate III in Animal Technology |
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
