Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Animal Technology

Diploma of Animal Technology

Qualification
National Code:
ACM50119
State Code:
BET9
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0611 - Veterinary Studies
Original TGA Release Date
10/09/2019
Approved Date
15/11/2019
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
910
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 10/09/2019 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is the industry qualification for individuals aiming to operate at a senior technician or managerial level, undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research, teaching or production environment.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
Facility manager
Animal technician (senior)
Animal house supervisor.
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 body.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twenty (20) units of competency:
- fifteen (15) 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 Group A electives listed below
- two (2) from Group A or B electives listed below and/or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBE23 ACMATE505 Carry out advanced breeding procedures 40 Unit of competency
OBD67 ACMATE511 Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal 70 Unit of competency
BBD51 ACMGAS308 Communicate effectively with clients and team members 25 Unit of competency
OBD73 ACMATE402 Conduct euthanasia of research animals 40 Unit of competency
OBD72 ACMATE403 Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals 50 Unit of competency
BBE67 ACMATE502 Manage and maintain the health of research animals 80 Unit of competency
BBF01 ACMATE501 Manage compliance in animal technology 20 Unit of competency
BBD42 ACMWHS501 Manage workplace health and safety processes 70 Unit of competency
OBD69 ACMATE508 Monitor and maintain containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities 55 Unit of competency
OAC93 MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques 40 Unit of competency
BBE69 ACMGAS303 Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals 65 Unit of competency
OBD74 ACMATE401 Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals 60 Unit of competency
BBE01 ACMSPE312 Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits 20 Unit of competency
BBE45 ACMGAS302 Provide enrichment for animals 60 Unit of competency
OBD75 ACMATE307 Work within an animal technology facility 35 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBE37 ACMATE504 Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes 60 Unit of competency
OAE86 BSBRES411 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
BBF17 ACMATE506 Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice 80 Unit of competency
OAC29 MSL916006 Develop and maintain laboratory documentation 40 Unit of competency
BBD81 ACMCAN404 Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies 40 Unit of competency
BBE09 ACMGAS307 Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work 90 Unit of competency
BBE88 ACMSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
OAC66 MSL916010 Manage complex projects 60 Unit of competency
OBD70 ACMATE509 Perform caesarean procedures on mice or rats 30 Unit of competency
OAC52 MSL973020 Perform histological procedures 40 Unit of competency
OAC81 MSL973019 Perform microscopic examination 40 Unit of competency
OBD71 ACMATE404 Prepare for and assist with aseptic animal surgery 70 Unit of competency
OAC10 MSL974025 Prepare tissue and cell cultures 40 Unit of competency
OAC15 MSL924003 Process and interpret data 60 Unit of competency
OBD68 ACMATE510 Review and monitor research proposals for an Animal Ethics Committee 70 Unit of competency
OAC06 MSL915004 Schedule laboratory work for a small team 60 Unit of competency
OAB93 MSL916008 Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area 40 Unit of competency
OAC28 MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring 60 Unit of competency
AWT58 PSPSCI004 Undertake scientific/technological research 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to two (2) 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
BBD85 ACMSPE301 Provide basic care of amphibians 20 Unit of competency
BBE44 ACMSPE302 Provide basic care of birds 20 Unit of competency
BBF00 ACMSPE303 Provide basic care of common native mammals 20 Unit of competency
BBF04 ACMSPE305 Provide basic care of domestic cats 20 Unit of competency
BBD98 ACMSPE304 Provide basic care of domestic dogs 20 Unit of competency
BBD43 ACMSPE307 Provide basic care of freshwater fish 20 Unit of competency
BBE29 ACMSPE310 Provide basic care of mammals 40 Unit of competency
BBE04 ACMSPE306 Provide basic care of marine fish 20 Unit of competency
BBE64 ACMSPE308 Provide basic care of marine invertebrates 20 Unit of competency
BBD72 ACMSPE311 Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles 20 Unit of competency
BBF11 ACMSPE309 Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BDM8 ACM50117 Diploma of Animal Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information