Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Animal Technology
Diploma of Animal Technology
ACM50117
BDM8
Replaced
Transition (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 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.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
Animal technology manager
Facility manager
Animal technologist
Animal house manager
Supervising animal technician.
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 three (23) units of competency:
- fifteen (15) core units plus
- eight (8) 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:
- five (5) from Group A electives listed below
- three (3) from Group B electives listed below and/or from within the ACM Training Package and/or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All fifteen (15) units must be completed.
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.
3. Group B Elective Units
Three (3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S687 | ACM50110 | Diploma of Animal Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BET9 | ACM50119 | Diploma of Animal Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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