Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Captive Animals

Certificate III in Captive Animals

Qualification
National Code:
RUV30204
State Code:
S440
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0611 - Veterinary Studies
Original TGA Release Date
27/02/2004
Approved Date
10/12/2004
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
645
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2004
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/02/2004 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

A total of 14 units of competency must be completed:
- Complete all 10 core units in Group A
- Select 2 additional units from Group B
- Select 2 additional units from the Animal Care and Management Training Package and/or endorsed Training Packages

Electives chosen must be aligned to the qualifications at AQF level II, III or IV and must be relevant to work undertaken in the Animal Care and Management sector.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S4002 RUV3404A Assist with collection management 50 Unit of competency
S4008 RUV3410A Capture, restrain and assist in moving animals 60 Unit of competency
S3991 RUV3101A Carry out workplace OHS procedures 30 Unit of competency
S4012 RUV3414A Identify behavioural needs and implement improved husbandry 30 Unit of competency
S4007 RUV3409A Monitor and maintain animal health 60 Unit of competency
S4010 RUV3412A Monitor animal reproduction 30 Unit of competency
S4004 RUV3406A Prepare and maintain animal housing 50 Unit of competency
S4001 RUV3403A Prepare and present information to the public 30 Unit of competency
S4006 RUV3408A Prepare animal diets and monitor feeding 50 Unit of competency
S4000 RUV3402A Work within a captive animal institution 60 Unit of competency
2.

Electives:

See the Animal Care and Management Training Package (RUV04) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S4009 RUV3411A Care for young animals 30 Unit of competency
S4011 RUV3413A Condition animals 40 Unit of competency
S4003 RUV3405A Develop an institutional husbandry manual 20 Unit of competency
S4005 RUV3407A Maintain exhibits and assist with their design 50 Unit of competency
S3999 RUV3401A Rehabilitate and release native wildlife 65 Unit of competency
S2610 RTD3125A Respond to wildlife emergencies 50 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S680 ACM30310 Certificate III in Captive Animals Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RUV30204 taken from the Animal Care and Management Training Package RUV04 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RUV04 is endorsed until 31/03/2007.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Challenger TAFE on 13/10/2004.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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