Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
2 |
ACM10v3 |
Amended elective packaging rules Updated equivalent imported units |
1 |
ACM10v1 |
Initial release |
Description
This Qualification is the industry Qualification for persons operating within a companion animal organisation. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this Qualification, the learner should have access to a companion animal workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.
Pathways Information
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this Qualification may include:
- Pet shop/aquarium assistant
- Kennel attendant
- Cattery attendant
- Assistant dog trainer
- Pet exerciser
- Assistant grooming attendant.
Pathways into the Qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this Qualification include:
- direct entry
- after achieving ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies
- vocational training and/or work experience across a range of work settings.
This Qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Pathways from the Qualification
After achieving this Qualification, candidates may undertake ACM40310 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services that defines higher level job functions.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this Qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual Unit of Competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
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 fifteen (15 ) Units of Competency must be achieved as specified below.
- Complete six (6 ) CORE Units
- Complete four (4) ELECTIVE Units from Group A
- Complete five (5) ELECTIVE Units from Groups A and/or B.
CORE : Complete the following six (6 ) CORE Units
ACMCAS301A |
Work effectively in the companion animal industry |
ACMGAS203A |
Complete animal care hygiene routines |
ACMGAS301A |
Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing |
ACMINF301A |
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work |
ACMOHS301A |
Contribute to occupational health and safety processes |
ACMSUS201A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE
Group A : Complete four (4) Units from the following list
ACMCAS302A |
Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care |
ACMCAS303A |
Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals |
ACMCAS304A |
Capture, handle and transport companion animals |
ACMCAS305A |
Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals |
ACMCAS306A |
Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort |
ACMCAS307A |
Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services |
ACMGAS207A |
Provide reception services for an animal care facility |
ACMGAS302A |
Provide enrichment for animals |
ACMGAS303A |
Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals |
ACMGAS304A |
Carry out simple breeding procedures |
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 |
ACMSPE312A |
Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits |
Group B : Complete five (5) additional ELECTIVE Units from within Group A, Group B, or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course . Units selected must be packaged at Certificate II, III or IV level and be relevant to work undertaken in a companion animal services sector. Suggested Units are:
BSBFLM309C |
Support continuous improvement systems and processes |
BSBFLM312B |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
BSBINM301A |
Organise workplace information |
SIRXCCS201 |
Apply point-of-sale handling procedures |
SIRXFIN201 |
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal |
SIRXICT001A |
Operate retail technology |
SIRXICT303 |
Operate retail information technology systems |
SIRXINV001A |
Perform stock control procedures |
SIRXMER303 |
Coordinate merchandise presentation |
SIRXMER004A |
Manage merchandise and store presentation |