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Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services

Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services

Qualification
National Code:
RUV40304
State Code:
S444
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0611 - Veterinary Studies
Original TGA Release Date
27/02/2004
Approved Date
10/12/2004
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
740
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2004
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/02/2004 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

A total of 11 units of competency must be completed:
- Complete all 5 core units in Group A
- Select 3 additional units from Group B
- Select 3 additional units from the Animal Care and Management Training Package and/or endorsed Training Packages

Electives chosen must be aligned to the qualifications at AQF level III, IV or V and must be relevant to work undertaken in the Animal Care and Management sector.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3991 RUV3101A Carry out workplace OHS procedures 30 Unit of competency
S4022 RUV4101A Implement and monitor the organisation's OHS program 70 Unit of competency
S3945 RUV4501A Manage compliance in the companion animal industry 60 Unit of competency
S3944 Manage compliance in the companion animal industry (Part 1 of 2 RUV4501A) 60 Module
S3941 RUV3504A Monitor and maintain health of companion animals 50 Unit of competency
S3940 Monitor and maintain health of companion animals (Part 1 of 2 RUV3504A) 50 Module
S4015 RUV3503A Work effectively in the companion animal industry 60 Unit of competency
2.

Electives

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3955 RUV4512A Conduct companion animal training classes 50 Unit of competency
S3954 Conduct companion animal training classes (Part 1 of 2 RUV4512A) 50 Module
S3949 RUV4505A Design, construct and maintain aquascapes 50 Unit of competency
S3948 Design, construct and maintain aquascapes (Part 1 of 2 RUV4505A) 50 Module
S3947 RUV4503A Develop diets for companion animals 50 Unit of competency
S3946 Develop diets for companion animals (Part 1 of 2 RUV4503A) 50 Module
S4044 RUV4506A Develop enrichment strategies for companion animals 80 Unit of competency
S4039 RUV4502A Hand-rear companion animals 80 Unit of competency
S4025 RUV4203A Identify and respond to animal behaviour 40 Unit of competency
S4041 RUV4504A Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms 65 Unit of competency
S3951 RUV4508A Manage companion animal breeding 60 Unit of competency
S3950 Manage companion animal breeding (Part 1 of 2 RUV4508A) 60 Module
S4061 RUV4611A Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs 30 Unit of competency
S4048 RUV4510A Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services 40 Unit of competency
S3953 RUV4509A Provide professional companion animal grooming services 60 Unit of competency
S3952 Provide professional companion animal grooming services (Part 1 of 2 RUV4509A) 60 Module
S4049 RUV4511A Provide training advice to companion animal owners 80 Unit of competency
S4045 RUV4507A Purchase companion animal livestock 60 Unit of competency
3.

Electives:

See the Animal Care and Management Training Package (RUV04) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0710 WRRO5B Control inventory 36 Unit of competency
C3595 BSBFLM404A Lead work teams 50 Unit of competency
C3755 BSBSBM407A Manage a small team 40 Unit of competency
N0706 WRRO1B Manage merchandise and store presentation 36 Unit of competency
C3753 BSBSBM405A Monitor and manage business operations 50 Unit of competency
C3751 BSBSBM403A Promote the business 40 Unit of competency
C0087 BSZ404A Train small groups 30 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S685 ACM40310 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RUV40304 taken from the Animal Care and Management Training Package RUV04 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RUV04 is endorsed until 31/03/2007.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Challenger TAFE on 13/10/2004.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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