Qualification Outline
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Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways
Certificate I in Animal Care Industry Pathways
ACM10121
CDY2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides knowledge and skills for initial work, community involvement and/or further learning. It provides a pathway to learn about work in the animal care and management industry and to assist with routine activities performed under close supervision in an animal care facility or service organisation.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:7 units of competency:
5 core units plus
2 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:
2 units from the electives below or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
ACMGEN101
Explore job opportunities in animal care and related industries
ACMGEN102
Approach and handle a range of calm animals
ACMGEN103
Assist in the care of animals
ACMWHS201
Participate in workplace health and safety processes
FSKOCM002
Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work
Elective Units
ACMINF101
Take responsibility for the health and welfare of animals in own care
FSKDIG001
Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks
FSKLRG002
Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problems
FSKLRG005
Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasks
FSKNUM004
Use basic and familiar metric measurements for work
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODC61 | ACMGEN102 | Approach and handle a range of calm animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODC58 | ACMGEN103 | Assist in the care of animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBK89 | FSKOCM002 | Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work | 10 | Unit of competency |
| ODC62 | ACMGEN101 | Explore job opportunities in animal care and related industries | 10 | Unit of competency |
| BBD39 | ACMWHS201 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Two (2) units 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIP46 | FSKLRG002 | Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problems | Unit of competency | |
| OAL29 | ACMINF101 | Take responsibility for the health and welfare of animals in own care | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBL29 | FSKNUM004 | Use basic and familiar metric measurements for work | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OBL53 | FSKDIG001 | Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OBL45 | FSKLRG005 | Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasks | 10 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDN5 | ACM10117 | Certificate I in Animal Studies | Qualification |
General Notes
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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