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Certificate III in Animal Technology
Certificate III in Animal Technology
ACM30219
BET2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 18/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 10/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is the industry qualification for persons operating at a junior or assistant level and undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research or production environment.
Job roles covered by this qualification include:
Animal technician
Technical officer
Field technician
Regulatory compliance with the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes applies to some units of competency. In addition, individual units of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory body.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in thirteen (13) units of competency:- nine (9) core units plus
- four (4) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least two (2) from the electives in Group A
- up to two (2) units from Group B or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBE03 | ACMGAS304 | Carry out simple breeding procedures | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BBE28 | ACMWHS301 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BBE54 | ACMGAS204 | Feed and water animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBD76 | ACMATE306 | Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BBD60 | ACMGAS301 | Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BBE30 | ACMGAS202 | Participate in workplace communications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBE01 | ACMSPE312 | Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBE45 | ACMGAS302 | Provide enrichment for animals | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBD75 | ACMATE307 | Work within an animal technology facility | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBD67 | ACMVET203 | Assist with surgery preparation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBD73 | ACMATE402 | Conduct euthanasia of research animals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BBE09 | ACMGAS307 | Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OAC17 | MSL933005 | Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBD61 | ACMSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAC93 | MSL973016 | Perform aseptic techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAC76 | MSL973013 | Perform basic tests | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAC81 | MSL973019 | Perform microscopic examination | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAC74 | MSL973014 | Prepare working solutions | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AWO58 | MSL922001 | Record and present data | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBD85 | ACMSPE301 | Provide basic care of amphibians | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBE44 | ACMSPE302 | Provide basic care of birds | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBF00 | ACMSPE303 | Provide basic care of common native mammals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBF04 | ACMSPE305 | Provide basic care of domestic cats | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBD98 | ACMSPE304 | Provide basic care of domestic dogs | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBD43 | ACMSPE307 | Provide basic care of freshwater fish | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBE29 | ACMSPE310 | Provide basic care of mammals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BBE04 | ACMSPE306 | Provide basic care of marine fish | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBE64 | ACMSPE308 | Provide basic care of marine invertebrates | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBD72 | ACMSPE311 | Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBF11 | ACMSPE309 | Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates | 20 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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