Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
This qualification is the industry qualification for persons aiming to operate at a senior or managerial level and undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research or production environment. It is highly recommended that while undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to an animal technology workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
- Animal technology manager
- Facility manager
- Animal technologist
- Animal house manager
- Supervising animal technician.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- direct entry
- after achieving ACM30110 Certificate III in Animal Studies
- after achieving ACM30210 Certificate III in Animal Technology
- vocational training, work experience or skills recognition.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake graduate level study to provide advanced skills and knowledge for further pathway advancement.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , Legislative , Regulatory or Certification Considerations
Regulatory compliance with the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes applies to some units of competency. In addition, individual units 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-three (23 ) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.
- Complete fifteen (15 ) CORE units
- Complete five (5 ) ELECTIVE units from Group A
- Complete three (3 ) ELECTIVE units from Group B.
CORE : Complete the following fifteen (15 ) units
ACMATE301A |
Work within an animal technology facility |
ACMATE302A |
Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures |
ACMATE303A |
Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals |
ACMATE304A |
Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals |
ACMATE305A |
Conduct euthanasia of research animals |
ACMATE501A |
Manage compliance in animal technology |
ACMATE502A |
Manage and maintain the health of research animals |
ACMGAS301A |
Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing |
ACMGAS302A |
Provide enrichment for animals |
ACMGAS303A |
Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals |
ACMGAS304A |
Carry out simple breeding procedures |
ACMOHS501A |
Manage occupational health and safety processes |
ACMSPE312A |
Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits |
MSL973004A |
Perform aseptic techniques |
MSL924001A |
Process and interpret data |
ELECTIVE
Group A : Complete five (5 ) units from the following list
ACMATE503A |
Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal |
ACMATE504A |
Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes |
ACMATE505A |
Carry out advanced breeding procedures |
ACMATE507A |
Manage the parturition of transgenic mice or rats |
ACMCAN404A |
Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies |
ACMSUS301A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
BSBRES401A |
Analyse and present research information |
MSL915002A |
Schedule laboratory work for a small team |
MSL916001A |
Develop and maintain laboratory documentation |
MSL916003A |
Supervise laboratory operations in work/functional area |
MSL916005A |
Manage complex projects |
MSL974007A |
Undertake environmental field-based monitoring |
MSL974011A |
Prepare tissue and cell cultures *(prerequisite MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques ) |
Group B : Complete three (3 ) additional ELECTIVE units from within ACM10 or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course . Units selected must be aligned to qualifications at Certificate III or higher level and be relevant to work undertaken in an animal technology sector. Suggested units are:
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 |