Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Animal Technology
Certificate III in Animal Technology
ACM30217
BDM5
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 29/11/2017 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification is the industry qualification for persons operating at a junior or assistant level and undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research or production environment.
Job roles covered by this qualification include:
Animal technician
Laboratory animal technician
Technical officer
Field technician
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. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- eighteen (18) units of competency:
- twelve (12) core units plus
- six (6) 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:
- up to six (6) from the electives listed below
- up to six (6) from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
Up to six (6) units may be completed from the list below.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S679 | ACM30210 | Certificate III in Animal Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BET2 | ACM30219 | Certificate III in Animal Technology | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships