Qualification Outline
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Certificate I in Animal Studies
Certificate I in Animal Studies
ACM10110
S676
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/11/2010 | Current | Replaced |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by a cross-section of animal care and management enterprises. It is a general pre-vocational qualification aimed for inclusion in a VET in Schools program or as an entry point into the industry.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
Assistant animal care worker
Assistant animal shelter attendant
Assistant kennel hand
Assistant cattery attendant.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of seven (7) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.- five (5) core units
- two (2) elective units
- complete two (2) units from ACM10 or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course . Units selected must be aligned to Certificate I or II and be relevant to work undertaken in the animal care and management industry.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3900 | ACMGAS103A | Assist in the care of animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3899 | ACMGAS102A | Catch and handle a range of quiet animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3898 | ACMGAS101A | Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3919 | ACMOHS201A | Participate in occupational health and safety processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3902 | ACMGAS202A | Participate in workplace communications | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Two (2) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S437 | RUV10104 | Certificate I in Animal Studies | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDN5 | ACM10117 | Certificate I in Animal Studies | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships