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 3.0. |
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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 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.
The job role that this qualification describes is an animal management officer undertaking animal control and regulatory functions.
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 authority.
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:
- 11 core units plus
- 5 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:
- 3 from the electives listed below
- up to 2 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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ACMACR401 |
Comply with animal control and regulation requirements |
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ACMACR402 |
Assess and impound animals |
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ACMACR403 |
Identify and respond to animal behaviour |
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ACMACR404 |
Manage conflict situations in an animal control and regulation environment |
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ACMACR406 |
Carry out pound procedures |
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ACMACR409 |
Prepare and present animal control and regulation case |
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ACMWHS401 |
Maintain workplace health and safety processes |
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PSPINV001 |
Plan and initiate an investigation |
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PSPINV002 |
Conduct an investigation |
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PSPINV003 |
Finalise an investigation |
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PSPREG008 |
Act on non-compliance |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
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ACMACR405 |
Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals |
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ACMACR407 |
Conduct community awareness programs |
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ACMACR408 |
Coordinate seizure of animals |
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ACMAIM201 |
Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals |
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ACMAIM202* |
Participate in an incident involving large animals |
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ACMSUS401 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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AHCPMG307 |
Apply animal trapping techniques |
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AHCPMG409 |
Implement a pest management plan |
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AHCPMG413 |
Define the pest problem |
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BSBINM301 |
Organise workplace information |
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LGAEHRR304B |
Operate council pound facilities |
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LGAPLEM405C |
Provide assistance in carrying out building inspections |
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PSPGEN025 |
Develop and implement work unit plans |
Prerequisite requirements
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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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ACMAIM202* Participate in an incident involving large animals |
ACMAIM201 Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ACM40117 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation Release 2 |
ACM40117 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation Release 1 |
Addition of new electives to address large animal incidents |
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
