Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
ACM40310
S685
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 07/12/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Qualification is the industry Qualification for persons operating within a companion animal organisation. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this Qualification, the learner should have access to a companion animal workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of thirteen (13) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.- three (3) core units
- four (4) elective units from Group A
- six (6) elective units from Group A, Group B or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course . Units selected must be packaged at Certificate III, IV or Diploma and be relevant to work undertaken in the companion animal services sector.
1. Core Units
Complete all three (3) units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| D3874 | ACMCAS401A | Manage compliance in the companion animal industry | 120 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B - Elective Units
Up to six (6) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6145 | SIRXINV005A | Control inventory | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D1018 | BSBSMB407A | Manage a small team | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S6150 | SIRXMER004A | Manage merchandise and store presentation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D1014 | BSBSMB403A | Market the small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1016 | BSBSMB405A | Monitor and manage small business operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WA872 | TAEDEL402A | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D1031 | BSBWOR402A | Promote team effectiveness | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S444 | RUV40304 | Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDM4 | ACM40317 | Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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