Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 2 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 5.0. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
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
- Technical officer
- Field technician
Regulatory compliance with the Australian Code 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 body.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 13 units of competency:
- 9 core units plus
- 4 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least 2 from the electives in Group A
- up to 2 units from Group B or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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ACMATE306 |
Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities |
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ACMATE307 |
Work within an animal technology facility |
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ACMGAS202 |
Participate in workplace communications |
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ACMGAS204 |
Feed and water 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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ACMGAS304 |
Carry out simple breeding procedures |
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ACMSPE312 |
Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits |
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ACMWHS301 |
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
Elective units
Group A
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ACMATE402 |
Conduct euthanasia of research animals |
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ACMGAS307 |
Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work |
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ACMSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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ACMVET203 |
Assist with surgery preparation |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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MSL922001 |
Record and present data |
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MSL933005 |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
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MSL973013 |
Perform basic tests |
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MSL973014 |
Prepare working solutions |
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MSL973016 |
Perform aseptic techniques |
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MSL973019 |
Perform microscopic examination |
Group B
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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 |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ACM30219 Certificate III in Animal Technology Release 2 |
ACM30219 Certificate III in Animal Technology Release 1 |
Qualification updated to replace superseded first aid unit, as approved by the AISC in consultation with ASQA |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103
