Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
ACM40317
BDM4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/12/2018 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 29/11/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
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 manager
Companion animal trainer/behaviourist
Companion animal breeder
Companion animal groomer
Boarding kennel or cattery manager
Animal shelter supervisor/manager
Pet minding and exercise operator
Mobile hydro-bathing operator.
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:- thirteen (13) units of competency:
- three (3) core units plus
- ten (10) 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 six (6) from the electives listed below in Group A and Group B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBD60 | ACMGAS301 | Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BBE34 | ACMWHS401 | Maintain workplace health and safety processes | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BBE16 | ACMCAS401 | Manage compliance in the companion animal industry | 120 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to six (6) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUI57 | BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK88 | BSBSMB407 | Manage a small team | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUL85 | BSBSMB403 | Market the small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH72 | BSBSMB405 | Monitor and manage small business operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWY84 | TAEDEL402 | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWX48 | SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S685 | ACM40310 | Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR0 | ACM40321 | Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training | Qualification |
| BGQ9 | ACM40221 | Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships