Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
ACM30410
S681
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 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 fifteen (15) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.- Complete six (6) core units
- Complete four (4) elective units from Group A
- Complete five (5) elective units from Group A and/or B or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course . Units selected must be packaged at Certificate II, III or IV level and be relevant to work undertaken in a companion animal services sector.
1. Core Units
Complete six core units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3903 | ACMGAS203A | Complete animal care hygiene routines | 65 | Unit of competency |
| D3917 | ACMINF301A | Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3920 | ACMOHS301A | Contribute to occupational health and safety processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3911 | ACMGAS301A | Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3884 | ACMSUS201A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3867 | ACMCAS301A | Work effectively in the companion animal industry | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B - Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD947 | SIRXCCS201 | Apply point-of-sale handling procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WD960 | SIRXFIN201 | Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0717 | BSBFLM312B | Contribute to team effectiveness | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WD971 | SIRXMER303 | Coordinate merchandise presentation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S6150 | SIRXMER004A | Manage merchandise and store presentation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WD963 | SIRXICT303 | Operate retail information technology systems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S6136 | SIRXICT001A | Operate retail technology | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0751 | BSBINM301A | Organise workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S6141 | SIRXINV001A | Perform stock control procedures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D0715 | BSBFLM309C | Support continuous improvement systems and processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S441 | RUV30304 | Certificate III in Companion Animal Services | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDM6 | ACM30417 | Certificate III in Companion Animal Services | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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