Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care
Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care
ACM30321
BGR1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required for individuals undertaking a range of animal care functions in a zoo, wildlife sanctuary, aquaria or other facility where animals are cared for or exhibited. It applies to individuals who undertake activities autonomously or in teams working under broad direction. Activities may include individual animal welfare to social group management in small to large scale facilities.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
Zookeeper/Animal carer
Native wildlife carer
Wildlife rehabilitator
Animal technical officer
Aquarist.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Sixteen (16) units of competency:
- Twelve (12) core units plus
- Four (4) 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:
- at least 2 from the electives listed below in Group A - Note: only one of the following infection control units can be selected from Group A:
- ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
- ACMINF303 Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife
- up to 2 from Group B or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
Twelve (12) core units must be completed.
2. Group A General Electives
At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A elective units list - Note: only one of the following infection control units can be selected from Group A:
- ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
- ACMINF303 Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Species-Specific Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCH85 | SFICRO303 | Care for crocodiles over 1.2 metres in a controlled environment | 16 | Unit of competency |
| ODC43 | ACMSPE313 | Provide general care of amphibians | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODC41 | ACMSPE314 | Provide general care of birds | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODC40 | ACMSPE315 | Provide general care of common native mammals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODC37 | ACMSPE318 | Provide general care of fish | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODC36 | ACMSPE319 | Provide general care of invertebrates | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODC35 | ACMSPE320 | Provide general care of mammals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODC34 | ACMSPE321 | Provide general care of non-venomous reptiles | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDN4 | ACM30317 | Certificate III in Captive Animals | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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