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 4.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required for individuals undertaking a range of animal care functions in a zoo, wildlife sanctuary, aquaria or other facility where animals are cared for or exhibited. It applies to individuals who undertake activities autonomously or in teams working under broad direction. Activities may include individual animal welfare to social group management in small to large scale facilities.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
- Zookeeper/Animal carer
- Native wildlife carer
- Wildlife rehabilitator
- Animal technical officer
- Aquarist.
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:
- 16 units of competency:
- 12 core units plus
- 4 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:
- at least 2 from the electives listed below in Group A - Note: only one of the following infection control units can be selected from Group A:
- ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
- ACMINF303 Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife
- up to 2 from Group B or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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ACMBEH302 |
Provide enrichment for animals |
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ACMEXH301 |
Work within a zoological facility |
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ACMEXH303 |
Prepare and maintain animal habitats |
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ACMEXH304 |
Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals |
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ACMGEN301 |
Prepare and present information to the public |
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ACMGEN303 |
Assess the welfare status of an animal |
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ACMGEN304 |
Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces |
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ACMGEN311 |
Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing |
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ACMGEN312 |
Provide nutritional requirements for animals |
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ACMGEN315 |
Communicate effectively with clients and team members |
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ACMSUS401 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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ACMWHS301 |
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
Elective Units
Group A General electives
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ACMAIM203 |
Assist at wildlife events |
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ACMAIM307 |
Participate in large whale disentanglement operations |
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ACMAIM308 |
Respond to marine wildlife stranding |
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ACMAIM309 |
Respond to marine wildlife welfare |
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ACMAIM310 |
Participate in marine wildlife pollution event |
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ACMATE306 |
Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities |
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ACMBEH301 |
Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals |
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ACMBEH404 |
Condition animal behaviour |
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ACMEXH302 |
Support species population planning and management |
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ACMEXH305 |
Monitor animal reproduction |
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ACMEXH306 |
Rehabilitate native wildlife |
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ACMEXH307 |
Release native wildlife to the natural environment |
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ACMEXH308 |
Develop husbandry guidelines |
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ACMEXH309 |
Contribute to exhibit design and renovation planning |
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ACMGEN302 |
Care for young animals |
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ACMGEN309 |
Provide basic animal first aid |
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ACMINF301 |
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work |
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ACMINF303 |
Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife |
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AHCBIO301 |
Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest |
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AHCECR202 |
Maintain wildlife habitat refuges |
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AHCFAU303 |
Respond to wildlife emergencies |
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AHCPCM204 |
Recognise plants |
Group B Species-specific electives
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ACMSPE313 |
Provide general care of amphibians |
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ACMSPE314 |
Provide general care of birds |
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ACMSPE315 |
Provide general care of common native mammals |
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ACMSPE318 |
Provide general care of fish |
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ACMSPE319 |
Provide general care of invertebrates |
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ACMSPE320 |
Provide general care of mammals |
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ACMSPE321 |
Provide general care of non-venomous reptiles |
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SFICRO303 |
Care for crocodiles over 1.2 metres in a controlled environment |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care |
ACM30317 Certificate III in Captive Animals |
Updated title Changed packaging rules Changed core units Additional electives and group headings added |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103
