Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
ACM30417
BDM6
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 29/11/2017 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification is the industry qualification for persons operating within a companion animal organisation.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
pet shop/aquarium assistant
kennel attendant
cattery attendant
assistant dog trainer
pet exerciser
assistant grooming attendant.
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:- fifteen (15) units of competency:
- six (6) core units plus
- nine (9) 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:
- four (4) from the electives listed below in Group A
- up to five (5) from the remaining electives listed in Group A and/or Group B
- up to five (5) from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBD80 | ACMGAS203 | Complete animal care hygiene routines | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BBE73 | ACMINF301 | Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work | 40 | 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 |
| BBD61 | ACMSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BBE80 | ACMCAS301 | Work effectively in the companion animal industry | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be completed from the list below.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be completed from the list below.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWX42 | SIRRRTF001 | Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUI54 | BSBFLM312 | Contribute to team effectiveness | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWX44 | SIRRMER003 | Coordinate visual merchandising activities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWW96 | SIRXSLS002 | Follow point-of-sale procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AUH34 | BSBINM301 | Organise workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWX48 | SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ78 | BSBFLM309 | Support continuous improvement systems and processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S681 | ACM30410 | Certificate III in Companion Animal Services | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ8 | ACM30121 | Certificate III in Animal Care Services | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships