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 within a companion animal organisation.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
- pet shop/aquarium assistant
- kennel attendant
- cattery attendant
- assistant dog trainer
- pet exerciser
- assistant grooming attendant.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, an individual unit 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:
- 15 units of competency:
- 6 core units plus
- 9 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:
- 4 from the electives listed below in Group A
- up to 5 from the remaining electives listed in Group A and/or Group B
- up to 5 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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ACMCAS301 |
Work effectively in the companion animal industry |
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ACMGAS203 |
Complete animal care hygiene routines |
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ACMGAS301 |
Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing |
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ACMINF301 |
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work |
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ACMSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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ACMWHS301 |
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
Elective Units
Group A
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ACMCAS302 |
Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care |
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ACMCAS303 |
Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals |
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ACMCAS304 |
Capture, handle and transport companion animals |
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ACMCAS305 |
Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals |
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ACMCAS306 |
Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort |
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ACMCAS307 |
Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services |
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ACMGAS207 |
Provide reception services for an animal care facility |
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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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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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ACMSPE312 |
Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits |
Group B
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BSBFLM309 |
Support continuous improvement systems and processes |
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BSBFLM312 |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
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BSBINM301 |
Organise workplace information |
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SIRXSLS002 |
Follow point-of-sale procedures |
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SIRRRTF001 |
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal |
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SIRRINV001 |
Receive and handle retail stock |
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SIRRMER003 |
Coordinate visual merchandising activities |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ACM30417 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services |
ACM30410 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Removed SIR units from Group B electives that have been deleted from parent training package |
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
