Qualification Outline
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Certificate I in Animal Studies
Certificate I in Animal Studies
ACM10117
BDN5
Deleted
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 29/11/2017 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers work activities undertaken by a cross-section of animal care and management enterprises such as assistant animal care worker, assistant animal shelter attendant, assistant kennel hand and assistant cattery attendant.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- seven (7) units of competency:
- five (5) core units plus
- two (2) 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:
- two (2) units from the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBE95 | ACMGAS103 | Assist in the care of animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBD77 | ACMGAS102 | Catch and handle a range of quiet animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBD75 | ACMGAS101 | Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBE30 | ACMGAS202 | Participate in workplace communications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBD39 | ACMWHS201 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Two (2) units from the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification's Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S676 | ACM10110 | Certificate I in Animal Studies | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR2 | ACM10121 | Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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