Modification History
Updated imported Units:
- RTD2101A replaced with AHCVPT306A
- RTD4402A replaced with AHCPMG401A
- RTD4406A replaced with AHCPMG405A
Description
This qualification is the industry qualification for persons undertaking animal control and regulatory functions. Animal control and regulation (also known as urban animal management) is a function provided by local and state/territory governments. It provides a community management service comprising four elements - regulation, education, information and infrastructure. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to an animal control and regulation workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.
Job roles
The job role that this qualification describes is an animal management officer undertaking animal control and regulatory functions.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- direct entry
- after achieving ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies
- after achieving ACM30110 Certificate III 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 higher level study for further pathway advancement. These pathways may include undertaking Diploma qualifications from the LGA04 Local Government Training Package and/or graduate level study.
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
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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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 fourteen (14 ) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.
- Complete nine (9 ) CORE units
- Complete five (5 ) ELECTIVE units.
CORE : Complete the following nine (9 ) units
ACMACR401A |
Comply with animal control and regulation requirements |
ACMACR402A |
Assess and impound animals |
ACMACR403A |
Identify and respond to animal behaviour |
ACMACR404A |
Manage conflict situations within an animal control and regulation environment |
ACMACR406A |
Carry out pound procedures |
ACMACR409A |
Prepare and present animal control and regulation case |
ACMOHS401A |
Maintain occupational health and safety processes |
PSPREG404C |
Investigate non-compliance |
PSPREG405B |
Act on non-compliance |
ELECTIVE : Complete five (5 ) elective units .
Of these units at least three (3 ) units must be selected from the units listed below and two (2 ) additional units may be selected from within ACM10 or from any other national endorsed Training Package or accredited course . Units selected must be aligned to Certificate III, IV or Diploma and be relevant to work undertaken in the animal control and regulation sector.
ACMACR405A |
Euthanase sick, injured or unwanted pound animals |
ACMACR407A |
Conduct community awareness programs |
ACMACR408A |
Coordinate seizure of animals |
ACMSUS301A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
BSBINM301A |
Organise workplace information |
LGAEHRR304B |
Operate council pound facilities |
LGAPLEM405C |
Provide assistance in carrying out building inspections |
PSPGOV404B |
Develop and implement work unit plans |
PSPPM401B |
Design simple projects |
AHCVPT306A |
Apply animal trapping techniques |
AHCPMG401A |
Define the pest problem in a local area |
AHCPMG405A |
Implement pest management action plans |