Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Captive Animals
Certificate III in Captive Animals
ACM30310
S680
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 09/03/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is a general industry qualification for persons operating at pre-trade level and undertaking animal care functions in a captive animal facility or institution. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to a captive animal workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.
Job roles
Job roles and titles covered by this qualification may include:
Trainee keeper
Pre-trade keeper
Assistant keeper
Animal care attendant
Wildlife animal carer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of sixteen (16) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.- eleven (11) core units
- five (5) elective units,of which:
- at least three (3) units must be selected from the units list
- two (2) additional units may be selected from within ACM10 or from any other national 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 captive animal sector.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3852 | ACMCAN305A | Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals | 60 | 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 |
| D3853 | ACMCAN306A | Monitor animal reproduction | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3884 | ACMSUS201A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3913 | ACMGAS303A | Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals | 65 | Unit of competency |
| D3851 | ACMCAN304A | Prepare and maintain animal housing | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3849 | ACMCAN302A | Prepare and present information to the public | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3912 | ACMGAS302A | Provide enrichment for animals | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3850 | ACMCAN303A | Support collection management | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3848 | ACMCAN301A | Work within a captive animal facility | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) of the five (5) units required must be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S440 | RUV30204 | Certificate III in Captive Animals | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDN4 | ACM30317 | Certificate III in Captive Animals | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships