Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Captive Animals
Certificate III in Captive Animals
ACM30317
BDN4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 10/09/2019 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 29/11/2017 | Replaced | 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.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
Trainee keeper
Pre-trade keeper
Assistant keeper
Animal care attendant
Wildlife animal carer.
No 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 sixteen (16) units of competency:- eleven (11) core units plus
five (5) 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:
- at least three (3) from the electives listed below
- up to two (2) from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBE91 | ACMCAN305 | Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BBD58 | ACMCAN311 | Care for young animals | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BBE28 | ACMWHS301 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BBD60 | ACMGAS301 | Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BBE62 | ACMCAN306 | Monitor animal reproduction | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BBD61 | ACMSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBE69 | ACMGAS303 | Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BBD40 | ACMCAN304 | Prepare and maintain animal housing | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BBD37 | ACMCAN302 | Prepare and present information to the public | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BBE45 | ACMGAS302 | Provide enrichment for animals | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BBE43 | ACMCAN301 | Work within a captive animal facility | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be completed from the list below.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S680 | ACM30310 | Certificate III in Captive Animals | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR1 | ACM30321 | Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships