Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Animal Technology

Certificate III in Animal Technology

Qualification
National Code:
ACM30210
State Code:
S679
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
31/03/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
935
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
09/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
Teach out only - no new enrolments
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 09/03/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is the industry qualification for persons operating at a junior or assistant level and undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research or production environment. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to an animal technology workplace through either paid employment or significant periods of work placement or work experience blocks.

Job roles
Job roles and titles covered by this qualification include:
Animal technician
Laboratory animal technician
Technical officer
Field technician.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eighteen (18) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.
- twelve (12) core units
- six (6) elective units of which:
- six (6) units may chosen from the elective units list or from within ACM10 or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be aligned to Certificate II, III or IV and be relevant to work undertaken in the animal technology sector.
1. Core Units

All twelve (12) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3838 ACMATE302A Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures 60 Unit of competency
D3914 ACMGAS304A Carry out simple breeding procedures 55 Unit of competency
D3840 ACMATE304A Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals 50 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
WA708 MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques 40 Unit of competency
D3913 ACMGAS303A Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals 65 Unit of competency
D3839 ACMATE303A Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals 60 Unit of competency
D3934 ACMSPE312A Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits 20 Unit of competency
D3912 ACMGAS302A Provide enrichment for animals 60 Unit of competency
D3837 ACMATE301A Work within an animal technology facility 100 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Six (6) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8247 HLTFA301C Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
D3937 ACMVET203A Assist with surgery preparation 30 Unit of competency
D3841 ACMATE305A Conduct euthanasia of research animals 40 Unit of competency
WA675 MSL933001A Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose 20 Unit of competency
D7018 AHCMOM305A Operate specialised machinery and equipment 45 Unit of competency
WA712 MSL973008A Perform histological procedures 40 Unit of competency
WA711 MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination 40 Unit of competency
WA706 MSL973002A Prepare working solutions 80 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
D3931 ACMSPE309A Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates 20 Unit of competency
WA670 MSL922001A Record and present data 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S439 RUV30104 Certificate III in Animal Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDM5 ACM30217 Certificate III in Animal Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05670) ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY (LEVEL 3) Traineeship