Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Captive Animals

Certificate IV in Captive Animals

Qualification
National Code:
ACM40210
State Code:
S684
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
01/04/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
965
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
09/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 09/03/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is a general industry qualification for persons operating at a senior keeper level and undertaking animal care functions within zoo, wildlife or theme park environments. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to a captive animal workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.

Job roles
Job roles and titles covered by this qualification may include:
Senior keeper
Post-trade keeper
Wildlife care operator/manager.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty (20) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.
- thirteen (13) core units
- four (4) elective units from Group A
- three (3) elective units from Group B, from within ACM10 or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be aligned to Certificate IV or Diploma and be relevant to work undertaken in the captive animal sector.
1. Core Units

Complete all thirteen (13) units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3852 ACMCAN305A Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals 60 Unit of competency
D3862 ACMCAN404A Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies 40 Unit of competency
D3911 ACMGAS301A Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing 80 Unit of competency
D3921 ACMOHS401A Maintain occupational health and safety processes 70 Unit of competency
D3860 ACMCAN402A Manage enclosures and exhibits 50 Unit of competency
D3853 ACMCAN306A Monitor animal reproduction 30 Unit of competency
D3913 ACMGAS303A Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals 65 Unit of competency
WA872 TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
D3851 ACMCAN304A Prepare and maintain animal housing 50 Unit of competency
D3849 ACMCAN302A Prepare and present information to the public 30 Unit of competency
D3912 ACMGAS302A Provide enrichment for animals 60 Unit of competency
D3850 ACMCAN303A Support collection management 50 Unit of competency
D3848 ACMCAN301A Work within a captive animal facility 60 Unit of competency
2. Group A - Elective Units

Four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3864 ACMCAN406A Assist in establishing and maintaining a plantation 80 Unit of competency
D3865 ACMCAN501A Contribute to enclosure and exhibit design or renovation projects 50 Unit of competency
D3863 ACMCAN405A Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs 50 Unit of competency
D3866 ACMCAN502A Develop and monitor collection management 50 Unit of competency
D3861 ACMCAN403A Develop animal diets 40 Unit of competency
D3885 ACMSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
D3859 ACMCAN401A Implement collection management 50 Unit of competency
D3923 ACMSPE301A Provide basic care of amphibians 20 Unit of competency
D3924 ACMSPE302A Provide basic care of birds 20 Unit of competency
D3925 ACMSPE303A Provide basic care of common native mammals 20 Unit of competency
D3926 ACMSPE304A Provide basic care of dogs 20 Unit of competency
D3927 ACMSPE305A Provide basic care of domestic cats 20 Unit of competency
D3929 ACMSPE307A Provide basic care of freshwater fish 20 Unit of competency
D3932 ACMSPE310A Provide basic care of mammals 40 Unit of competency
D3930 ACMSPE308A Provide basic care of marine aquatic invertebrates 20 Unit of competency
D3928 ACMSPE306A Provide basic care of marine fish 20 Unit of competency
D3933 ACMSPE311A Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles 20 Unit of competency
D3934 ACMSPE312A Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits 20 Unit of competency
D3931 ACMSPE309A Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B - Elective Units

Three (3) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S443 RUV40204 Certificate IV in Captive Animals Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN9 ACM40217 Certificate IV in Captive Animals Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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