Qualification Outline

Date retreived
21/07/2026 11:34 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation

Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation

Qualification
National Code:
ACM40110
State Code:
S683
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0611 - Veterinary Studies
Original TGA Release Date
09/03/2012
Approved Date
29/03/2011
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
600
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
09/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 09/03/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is the industry qualification for persons undertaking animal control and regulatory functions. Animal control and regulation (also known as urban animal management) is a function provided by local and state/territory governments. It provides a community management service comprising four elements - regulation, education, information and infrastructure. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to an animal control and regulation workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.

Job roles
The job role that this qualification describes is an animal management officer undertaking animal control and regulatory functions.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of fourteen (14) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.
- nine (9) core units
- five (5) elective units.
- of these units at least three (3) units must be selected from the units listed and two (2) additional units may be selected from within ACM10 or from any other national endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be aligned to Certificate III, IV or Diploma and be relevant to work undertaken in the animal control and regulation sector.
1. Core Units

Complete all nine (9) core units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8273 PSPREG405B Act on non-compliance 10 Unit of competency
D3829 ACMACR402A Assess and impound animals 100 Unit of competency
D3833 ACMACR406A Carry out pound procedures 30 Unit of competency
D3828 ACMACR401A Comply with animal control and regulation requirements 50 Unit of competency
D3830 ACMACR403A Identify and respond to animal behaviour 40 Unit of competency
C8272 PSPREG404C Investigate non-compliance 20 Unit of competency
D3921 ACMOHS401A Maintain occupational health and safety processes 70 Unit of competency
D3831 ACMACR404A Manage conflict situations in an animal control and regulation environment 30 Unit of competency
D3836 ACMACR409A Prepare and present animal control and regulation case 80 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) of the five (5) units required must be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7271 AHCVPT306A Apply animal trapping techniques 30 Unit of competency
D3834 ACMACR407A Conduct community awareness programs 40 Unit of competency
D3835 ACMACR408A Coordinate seizure of animals 30 Unit of competency
D7128 AHCPMG401A Define the pest problem in a local area 40 Unit of competency
C8228 PSPPM401B Design simple projects 60 Unit of competency
C8014 PSPGOV404B Develop and implement work unit plans 20 Unit of competency
D3832 ACMACR405A Euthanase sick, injured or unwanted pound animals 20 Unit of competency
D3885 ACMSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
D7132 AHCPMG405A Implement pest management action plans 40 Unit of competency
C3214 LGAEHRR304B Operate council pound facilities 40 Unit of competency
D0751 BSBINM301A Organise workplace information 20 Unit of competency
D2860 LGAPLEM405C Provide assistance in carrying out building inspections 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S442 RUV40104 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN0 ACM40117 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information