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Qualification details

ACM40317 - Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services (Release 2)

Summary

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Superseded
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Is superseded by ACM40221 - Certificate IV in Animal Facility ManagementRedesigned qualification that includes content from two existing qualifications. Entry requirements, new units and elective specialisations added 12/Apr/2021
Supersedes and is equivalent to ACM40310 - Certificate IV in Companion Animal ServicesUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages Changes to Group B electives SIRXMER405 unit deleted from SIR07 training package 28/Nov/2017
Is superseded by ACM40321 - Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and TrainingRedesigned qualification with a greater focus on animal training. Title changed. Number of units required to achieve the qualification increased from 13 to 16. Changes to packaging rules, core and elective units 12/Apr/2021

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 11/Dec/2018
(View details for release 1) 29/Nov/2017

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Units of competency

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ACMCAS405 - Purchase companion animal livestockPurchase companion animal livestockDeletedElective
BSBLDR403 - Lead team effectivenessLead team effectivenessSupersededElective
BSBSMB407 - Manage a small teamManage a small teamSupersededElective
ACMSUS401 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practicesImplement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practicesCurrentElective
ACMCAS402 - Manage and maintain aviaries and bird roomsManage and maintain aviaries and bird roomsSupersededElective
ACMWHS401 - Maintain workplace health and safety processesMaintain workplace health and safety processesCurrentCore
BSBSMB403 - Market the small businessMarket the small businessSupersededElective
ACMCAS409 - Provide training advice to companion animal ownersProvide training advice to companion animal ownersSupersededElective
ACMSPE304 - Provide basic care of domestic dogsProvide basic care of domestic dogsSupersededElective
ACMCAS407 - Provide professional companion animal grooming servicesProvide professional companion animal grooming servicesSupersededElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 361199 Animal Attendants And Trainers Nec 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0611 Veterinary Studies 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Companion Animal Services 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Pet Shop Manager,Pet Exerciser,Specialist Pet Shop Manager,Animal Shelter Supervisor,Animal Groomer,Animal Trainer 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 361199 Animal Attendants And Trainers Nec 29/Nov/2017 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0611 Veterinary Studies 29/Nov/2017 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 29/Nov/2017 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 2.0.

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 operating within a companion animal organisation.

Job roles covered by this Qualification may include:

  • Pet shop/aquarium manager
  • Companion animal trainer/behaviourist
  • Companion animal breeder
  • Companion animal groomer
  • Boarding kennel or cattery manager
  • Animal shelter supervisor/manager
  • Pet minding and exercise operator
  • Mobile hydro-bathing operator.

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:

  • 13 units of competency:
  • 3 core units plus
  • 10 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 in Group A
  • up to 6 from the electives listed below in Group A and Group B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core Units 

ACMCAS401

Manage compliance in the companion animal industry

ACMGAS301

Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing

ACMWHS401

Maintain workplace health and safety processes

Elective Units 

Group A  

ACMCAN311

Care for young animals

ACMCAS402

Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms

ACMCAS403

Design, construct and maintain aquascapes

ACMCAS404

Develop enrichment strategies for companion animals

ACMCAS405

Purchase companion animal livestock

ACMCAS406

Manage companion animal breeding

ACMCAS407

Provide professional companion animal grooming services

ACMCAS408

Manage the operation of a mobile hydro-bathing facility

ACMCAS409

Provide training advice to companion animal owners

ACMCAS410

Conduct companion animal training classes

ACMGAS306

Assist with conditioning animals

ACMSPE301

Provide basic care of amphibians

ACMSPE302

Provide basic care of birds

ACMSPE303

Provide basic care of common native mammals

ACMSPE304

Provide basic care of domestic dogs

ACMSPE305

Provide basic care of domestic cats

ACMSPE306

Provide basic care of marine fish

ACMSPE307

Provide basic care of freshwater fish

ACMSPE308

Provide basic care of marine invertebrates

ACMSPE309

Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates

ACMSPE310

Provide basic care of mammals

ACMSPE311

Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles

ACMSPE312

Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits

ACMSUS401

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

ACMVET411

Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs

Group B 

BSBLDR403

Lead team effectiveness

BSBSMB403

Market the small business

BSBSMB405

Monitor and manage small business operations

BSBSMB407

Manage a small team

SIRRINV001

Receive and handle retail stock

TAEDEL402

Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ACM40317 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services Release 2

ACM40317 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services Release 1

Added until ACMVET411 to elective bank

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

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