Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Animal Technology

Diploma of Animal Technology

Qualification
National Code:
ACM50110
State Code:
S687
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0611 - Veterinary Studies
Original TGA Release Date
11/11/2010
Approved Date
01/04/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1290
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/11/2010
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 11/11/2010 Current Approved
Description

This qualification is the industry qualification for persons aiming to operate at a senior or managerial level and undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research or production environment. It is highly recommended that while undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to an animal technology workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.
Job roles
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
Animal technology manager
Facility manager
Animal technologist
Animal house manager
Supervising animal technician.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty-three (23) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.
- fifteen (15) core units
- five (5) elective units from Group A
- three (3) elective units from Group B or from within ACM10 or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be aligned to qualifications at Certificate III or higher level and be relevant to work undertaken in an animal technology sector.
1. Core Units

Complete all fifteen (15) units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3838 ACMATE302A Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures 60 Unit of competency
D3914 ACMGAS304A Carry out simple breeding procedures 55 Unit of competency
D3841 ACMATE305A Conduct euthanasia of research animals 40 Unit of competency
D3840 ACMATE304A Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals 50 Unit of competency
D3911 ACMGAS301A Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing 80 Unit of competency
D3843 ACMATE502A Manage and maintain the health of research animals 80 Unit of competency
D3842 ACMATE501A Manage compliance in animal technology 20 Unit of competency
D3922 ACMOHS501A Manage occupational health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
WA708 MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques 40 Unit of competency
D3913 ACMGAS303A Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals 65 Unit of competency
D3839 ACMATE303A Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals 60 Unit of competency
WA671 MSL924001A Process and interpret data 60 Unit of competency
D3934 ACMSPE312A Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits 20 Unit of competency
D3912 ACMGAS302A Provide enrichment for animals 60 Unit of competency
D3837 ACMATE301A Work within an animal technology facility 100 Unit of competency
2. Group A - Elective Units

Five (5) 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
D3845 ACMATE504A Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes 60 Unit of competency
D0971 BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
D3846 ACMATE505A Carry out advanced breeding procedures 40 Unit of competency
D3844 ACMATE503A Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal 80 Unit of competency
WA665 MSL916001A Develop and maintain laboratory documentation 40 Unit of competency
D3862 ACMCAN404A Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies 40 Unit of competency
D3885 ACMSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
WA669 MSL916005A Manage complex projects 60 Unit of competency
D3847 ACMATE507A Manage the parturition of transgenic mice or rats 30 Unit of competency
WA727 MSL974011A Prepare tissue and cell cultures 40 Unit of competency
WA664 MSL915002A Schedule laboratory work for a small team 60 Unit of competency
WA667 MSL916003A Supervise laboratory operations in work/functional area 40 Unit of competency
WA723 MSL974007A Undertake environmental field-based monitoring 60 Unit of competency
3. Group B - Elective Units

The three (3) remaining 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
D3923 ACMSPE301A Provide basic care of amphibians 20 Unit of competency
D3924 ACMSPE302A Provide basic care of birds 20 Unit of competency
D3925 ACMSPE303A Provide basic care of common native mammals 20 Unit of competency
D3926 ACMSPE304A Provide basic care of dogs 20 Unit of competency
D3927 ACMSPE305A Provide basic care of domestic cats 20 Unit of competency
D3929 ACMSPE307A Provide basic care of freshwater fish 20 Unit of competency
D3932 ACMSPE310A Provide basic care of mammals 40 Unit of competency
D3930 ACMSPE308A Provide basic care of marine aquatic invertebrates 20 Unit of competency
D3928 ACMSPE306A Provide basic care of marine fish 20 Unit of competency
D3933 ACMSPE311A Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles 20 Unit of competency
D3931 ACMSPE309A Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S446 RUV50104 Diploma of Animal Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDM8 ACM50117 Diploma of Animal Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information