Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation
Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation
ACM40117
BDN0
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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
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 |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.