Modification History
Updated imported Units: TAADEL403B and TAADEL404B replaced with TAEDEL402A
Description
This qualification is a general industry qualification for persons operating at a senior keeper level and undertaking animal care functions within zoo, wildlife or theme park environments. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to a captive animal workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.
Job roles
Job roles and titles covered by this qualification may include:
- Senior keeper
- Post-trade keeper
- Wildlife care operator/manager.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- direct entry
- after achieving ACM30310 Certificate III in Captive Animals
- vocational training and/or work experience or skills recognition.
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.
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 twenty (20 ) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.
- Complete thirteen (13 ) CORE units
- Complete four (4 ) ELECTIVE units from Group A
- Complete three (3 ) ELECTIVE units from Group B.
CORE : Complete the following thirteen (13 ) units
ACMCAN301A |
Work within a captive animal facility |
ACMCAN302A |
Prepare and present information to the public |
ACMCAN303A |
Support collection management |
ACMCAN304A |
Prepare and maintain animal housing |
ACMCAN305A |
Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals |
ACMCAN306A |
Monitor animal reproduction |
ACMGAS301A |
Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing |
ACMGAS302A |
Provide enrichment for animals |
ACMGAS303A |
Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals |
ACMCAN402A |
Manage enclosures and exhibits |
ACMCAN404A |
Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies |
ACMOHS401A |
Maintain occupational health and safety processes |
TAEDEL402B |
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace |
ELECTIVE :
Group A : Complete four (4 ) units from the following list
ACMCAN401A |
Implement collection management |
ACMCAN403A |
Develop animal diets |
ACMCAN405A |
Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs |
ACMCAN406A |
Assist in establishing and maintaining a plantation |
ACMCAN501A |
Contribute to enclosure and exhibit design or renovation projects |
ACMCAN502A |
Develop and monitor collection management |
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 |
ACMSUS301A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
BSBRES401A |
Analyse and present research information |
Group B : Complete three (3 ) additional units from within ACM10 or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course . Units selected must be aligned to Certificate IV or Diploma and be relevant to work undertaken in the captive animal sector.