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 a general industry qualification for persons operating at a senior keeper level and undertaking animal care functions within zoo, wildlife or theme park environments.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
- Senior keeper
- Post-trade keeper
- Wildlife care operator/manager.
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:
- 20 units of competency:
- 13 core units plus
- 7 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
- up to 3 from the electives listed below
- up to 3 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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ACMCAN301 |
Work within a captive animal facility |
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ACMCAN302 |
Prepare and present information to the public |
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ACMCAN303 |
Support collection management |
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ACMCAN304 |
Prepare and maintain animal housing |
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ACMCAN305 |
Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals |
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ACMCAN306 |
Monitor animal reproduction |
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ACMCAN402 |
Manage enclosures and exhibits |
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ACMCAN404 |
Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies |
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ACMGAS301 |
Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing |
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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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ACMWHS401 |
Maintain workplace health and safety processes |
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TAEDEL402 |
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace |
Elective Units
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ACMCAN401 |
Implement collection management |
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ACMCAN403 |
Develop animal diets |
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ACMCAN405 |
Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs |
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ACMCAN406 |
Assist in establishing and maintaining a plantation |
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ACMCAN501 |
Contribute to enclosure and exhibit design or renovation projects |
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ACMCAN502 |
Develop and monitor collection management |
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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 |
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ACMSUS401 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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BSBRES401 |
Analyse and present research information |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ACM40217 Certificate IV in Captive Animals |
ACM40210 Certificate IV in Captive Animals |
Updated to meet 2012 Standards for Training Packages |
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
