Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Captive Animals
Certificate IV in Captive Animals
ACM40217
BDN9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 29/11/2017 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification is a general industry qualification for persons operating at a senior keeper level and undertaking animal care functions within zoo, wildlife or theme park environments.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
Senior keeper
Post-trade keeper
Wildlife care operator/manager.
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Twenty (20) units of competency:
- thirteen (13) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- four (4) from the electives listed below
- up to three (3) from the electives listed below
- up to three (3) from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All thirteen (13) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
At least four (4) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S684 | ACM40210 | Certificate IV in Captive Animals | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ9 | ACM40221 | Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships