Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation
Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation
ACM40110
S683
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 the industry qualification for persons undertaking animal control and regulatory functions. Animal control and regulation (also known as urban animal management) is a function provided by local and state/territory governments. It provides a community management service comprising four elements - regulation, education, information and infrastructure. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to an animal control and regulation workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.
Job roles
The job role that this qualification describes is an animal management officer undertaking animal control and regulatory functions.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of fourteen (14) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.- nine (9) core units
- five (5) elective units.
- of these units at least three (3) units must be selected from the units listed and 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 III, IV or Diploma and be relevant to work undertaken in the animal control and regulation sector.
1. Core Units
Complete all nine (9) core units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8273 | PSPREG405B | Act on non-compliance | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D3829 | ACMACR402A | Assess and impound animals | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D3833 | ACMACR406A | Carry out pound procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3828 | ACMACR401A | Comply with animal control and regulation requirements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3830 | ACMACR403A | Identify and respond to animal behaviour | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8272 | PSPREG404C | Investigate non-compliance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3921 | ACMOHS401A | Maintain occupational health and safety processes | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D3831 | ACMACR404A | Manage conflict situations in an animal control and regulation environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3836 | ACMACR409A | Prepare and present animal control and regulation case | 80 | 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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7271 | AHCVPT306A | Apply animal trapping techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3834 | ACMACR407A | Conduct community awareness programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3835 | ACMACR408A | Coordinate seizure of animals | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7128 | AHCPMG401A | Define the pest problem in a local area | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8228 | PSPPM401B | Design simple projects | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8014 | PSPGOV404B | Develop and implement work unit plans | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3832 | ACMACR405A | Euthanase sick, injured or unwanted pound animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3885 | ACMSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7132 | AHCPMG405A | Implement pest management action plans | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3214 | LGAEHRR304B | Operate council pound facilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0751 | BSBINM301A | Organise workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D2860 | LGAPLEM405C | Provide assistance in carrying out building inspections | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S442 | RUV40104 | Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDN0 | ACM40117 | Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.