Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Animal Technology

Certificate III in Animal Technology

Qualification
National Code:
RUV30104
State Code:
S439
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
17/05/2005
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
675
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 11 core units in Group A
- Select 3 additional units from Group B and/or 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
S3992 RUV3301A Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures 40 Unit of competency
S3996 RUV3305A Carry out simple breeding procedures 30 Unit of competency
S3993 RUV3302A Conduct euthanasia of research animals 40 Unit of competency
S3994 RUV3303A Monitor and maintain animal health and wellbeing 50 Unit of competency
S3982 RUV2105A Participate in workplace communications 20 Unit of competency
C1851 PMLTEST305A Perform aseptic techniques 40 Unit of competency
S3998 RUV3307A Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals 40 Unit of competency
C1832 PMLDATA300A Process and record data 40 Unit of competency
C1831 Process and Record Data (Part 1 of 2 PMLDATA300A) 40 Module
S3995 RUV3304A Provide behavioural enrichment for research animals 40 Unit of competency
S3981 RUV2104A Provide food and water for animals 10 Unit of competency
S3997 RUV3306A Work within an animal technology institution 50 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
S3990 RUV2603A Assist with surgery preparations 20 Unit of competency
C1833 PMLMAIN300A Maintain the laboratory fit for purpose 20 Unit of competency
S2750 RTC3310A Operate specialised machinery and equipment 45 Unit of competency
C1843 PMLTEST300A Perform basic tests 40 Unit of competency
C1842 Perform Basic Tests (Part 1 of 2 Pmltest300a) 50 Module
C1845 PMLTEST301A Perform biological laboratory procedures 40 Unit of competency
C1844 Perform Biological Laboratory Procedures (Part 1 of 2 Pmltest301a) 40 Module
C1849 PMLTEST303A Prepare working solutions 40 Unit of competency
C1848 Prepare Working Solutions (Part 1 of 2 Pmltest303a) 40 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
6636 50234 Certificate III in Animal Technology Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S679 ACM30210 Certificate III in Animal Technology Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RUV30104 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
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05670) ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY (LEVEL 3) Traineeship