ACM10117 Certificate I in Animal Studies

Release 1

ACM10117 Certificate I in Animal Studies

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Version 1.0.

Qualification Description

This qualification covers work activities undertaken by a cross-section of animal care and management enterprises such as assistant animal care worker, assistant animal shelter attendant, assistant kennel hand and assistant cattery attendant.

No occupational 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:

7 units of competency:

5 core units plus

2 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:

2 units from the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core Units

ACMGAS101	Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries
ACMGAS102	Catch and handle a range of quiet animals
ACMGAS103	Assist in the care of animals
ACMGAS202	Participate in workplace communications
ACMWHS201	Participate in workplace health and safety processes

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
ACM10117 Certificate I in Animal Studies	ACM10110 Certificate I in Animal Studies	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent qualification

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103