Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation

Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation

Qualification
National Code:
ACM40117
State Code:
BDN0
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0611 - Veterinary Studies
Original TGA Release Date
29/11/2017
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
675
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 10/09/2019 Current Approved
1.00 29/11/2017 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification is the industry qualification for persons undertaking animal control and regulatory functions. Animal control and regulation (also known as urban animal management) is a function provided by local and State/Territory governments. It provides a community management service comprising four elements - regulation, education, information and infrastructure.
The job role that this qualification describes is an animal management officer undertaking animal control and regulatory functions.
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 authority.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in sixteen (16) units of competency:
- eleven (11) core units plus
- five (5) 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:
- three (3) from the electives listed below
- up to two (2) from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWT92 PSPREG008 Act on non-compliance 10 Unit of competency
BBE41 ACMACR402 Assess and impound animals 100 Unit of competency
BBE90 ACMACR406 Carry out pound procedures 30 Unit of competency
BBE76 ACMACR401 Comply with animal control and regulation requirements 50 Unit of competency
AWU77 PSPINV002 Conduct an investigation 35 Unit of competency
AWU78 PSPINV003 Finalise an investigation 25 Unit of competency
BBE84 ACMACR403 Identify and respond to animal behaviour 40 Unit of competency
BBE34 ACMWHS401 Maintain workplace health and safety processes 70 Unit of competency
BBD45 ACMACR404 Manage conflict situations in an animal control and regulation environment 30 Unit of competency
AWU79 PSPINV001 Plan and initiate an investigation 45 Unit of competency
BBE40 ACMACR409 Prepare and present animal control and regulation case 80 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) 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
BAR03 AHCPMG307 Apply animal trapping techniques 30 Unit of competency
BBE66 ACMACR405 Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals 20 Unit of competency
BBD48 ACMACR407 Conduct community awareness programs 40 Unit of competency
OBD88 ACMAIM201 Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals 20 Unit of competency
BBF06 ACMACR408 Coordinate seizure of animals 30 Unit of competency
BAR57 AHCPMG413 Define the pest problem 90 Unit of competency
AWV77 PSPGEN025 Develop and implement work unit plans 20 Unit of competency
BAQ01 AHCPMG409 Implement a pest management plan 70 Unit of competency
BBE88 ACMSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
C3214 LGAEHRR304B Operate council pound facilities 40 Unit of competency
AUH34 BSBINM301 Organise workplace information 20 Unit of competency
OBD87 ACMAIM202 Participate in an incident involving large animals 25 Unit of competency
D2860 LGAPLEM405C Provide assistance in carrying out building inspections 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S683 ACM40110 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation Qualification
Replaced By
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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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