Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Companion Animal Services

Certificate III in Companion Animal Services

Qualification
National Code:
RUV30304
State Code:
S441
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
01/12/2004
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
730
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2004
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/02/2004 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

A total of 16 units of competency must be completed:
- Complete all 9 core units in Group A
- Select 4 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 II, III or IV and must be relevant to work undertaken in the Animal Care and Management sector.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3980 RUV2103A Assist with general animal care 65 Unit of competency
S3991 RUV3101A Carry out workplace OHS procedures 30 Unit of competency
S3979 RUV2102A Follow OHS procedures in an animal care environment 30 Unit of competency
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
S3982 RUV2105A Participate in workplace communications 20 Unit of competency
S3984 RUV2107A Provide basic first aid for animals 25 Unit of competency
S3981 RUV2104A Provide food and water for animals 10 Unit of competency
S4015 RUV3503A Work effectively in the companion animal industry 60 Unit of competency
S3978 RUV2101A Work in the animal care industry 20 Unit of competency
2.

Electives

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S4018 RUV3506A Capture, handle and transport companion animals 40 Unit of competency
S4019 RUV3507A Carry out companion animal breeding procedures 55 Unit of competency
S4021 RUV3509A Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals 55 Unit of competency
S4041 RUV4504A Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms 65 Unit of competency
S4020 RUV3508A Prepare companion animal diets and monitor feeding 45 Unit of competency
S4013 RUV3501A Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care 65 Unit of competency
S4014 RUV3502A Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals 35 Unit of competency
S4017 RUV3505A Provide enrichment for companion animals 40 Unit of competency
S3999 RUV3401A Rehabilitate and release native wildlife 65 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
N0667 WRRCS2B Apply point of sale handling procedures 21 Unit of competency
N0673 WRRF1B Balance register/terminal 18 Unit of competency
N0701 WRRM3B Co-ordinate merchandise presentation 36 Unit of competency
N0661 WRRCA1B Operate retail equipment 21 Unit of competency
N0665 WRRCA5B Operate retail information technology systems 36 Unit of competency
C3540 BSBCMN305A Organise workplace information 20 Unit of competency
C3584 BSBFLM304A Participate in work teams 40 Unit of competency
N0688 WRRI1B Perform stock control procedures 36 Unit of competency
C3589 BSBFLM309A Support continuous improvement systems and processes 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
6632 5406 Certificate II in Animal Care Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S681 ACM30410 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RUV30304 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
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05690) COMPANION ANIMAL SERVICES (LEVEL 3) Traineeship