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Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management
Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management
ACM40122
BHX5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/07/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for individuals undertaking animal regulatory and management functions. Animal regulation and management is a function provided by local and state/territory governments to protect the safety and amenity of communities by administering domestic animal legislation, and by community education and engagement.
Individuals are required to apply specialist knowledge and skills and may undertake roles in one or more of the following:
animal management
investigations
animal holding facility/shelter
animal management education
rural and remote community work.
Some animal control functions administered by state/territory and local governments require licensing or authorisation. Legislative requirements vary across jurisdictions and users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority for current requirements.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Sixteen (16) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least seven (7) from the electives listed below
- up to two (2) from the electives listed below, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
At least six (6) of the nine (9) electives must be coded with an AQF indicator above level 3 or reflect outcomes above AQF level 3.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODX42 | PSPREG036 | Act on non-compliance | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODC18 | ACMARM401 | Administer animal management and regulatory requirements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODC42 | ACMARM402 | Assess and impound animals | 100 | Unit of competency |
| ODW94 | PSPCRT029 | Compile and use official notes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BBE28 | ACMWHS301 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODC72 | ACMARM403 | Identify and respond to animal behaviour in animal management and regulation environment | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODC71 | ACMARM404 | Manage conflict situations in an animal regulation and management environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units: Investigations
At least seven (7) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODW59 | PSPINV004 | Conduct an investigation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODC68 | ACMARM408 | Coordinate seizure of animals | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWU78 | PSPINV003 | Finalise an investigation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODX39 | PSPREG039 | Gather information through interviews | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODW61 | PSPREG038 | Give evidence | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWU79 | PSPINV001 | Plan and initiate an investigation | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWT86 | PSPREG010 | Prepare a brief of evidence | 10 | Unit of competency |
| ODW78 | PSPREG035 | Produce formal record of interview | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODX08 | PSPREG040 | Undertake inspections and monitoring | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Animal Holding Facilities/Shelters
At least seven (7) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODC52 | ACMGEN303 | Assess the welfare status of an animal | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODC73 | ACMARM405 | Assist with the euthanasia of animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODC70 | ACMARM406 | Carry out animal holding facility procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BBE73 | ACMINF301 | Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODC84 | ACMBEH407 | Conduct animal behavioural assessments | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BBD88 | ACMMIC401 | Implant microchip in cats and dogs | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODC76 | ACMGEN311 | Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAL26 | ACMINF401 | Oversee site biosecurity and infection controls working with animals | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODC44 | ACMGEN309 | Provide basic animal first aid | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODC38 | ACMSPE317 | Provide general care of domestic cats | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODC39 | ACMSPE316 | Provide general care of domestic dogs | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: Animal Management Education
At least seven (7) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODC16 | ACMARM407 | Conduct community awareness programs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODC26 | ACMARM410 | Develop and implement animal management initiatives | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AWY85 | TAEDEL401 | Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAL10 | ACMVET411 | Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODC49 | ACMGEN305 | Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODC78 | ACMBEH405 | Provide individual advice on animal behaviour management and training | 70 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units: Rural and Remote Communities
At least seven (7) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODC16 | ACMARM407 | Conduct community awareness programs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODC26 | ACMARM410 | Develop and implement animal management initiatives | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OCS35 | HLTPOP032 | Monitor and maintain dog health in the community | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODC67 | ACMARM409 | Plan and monitor remote community animal management activities | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAL25 | ACMINF304 | Promote environmental health and safety for companion animals in remote communities | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODC74 | ACMARM301 | Support veterinary activities in remote communities | 45 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units: General Electives
At least seven (7) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR3 | ACM40121 | Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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