Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:54 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
ACMSS00007

State Code
AD737

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Associated Qualification

Certificate III in Animal Care Services

National Code
ACM30122

State Code
BHV0

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level

Field of Education

0611 - Veterinary Studies

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

29/11/2017

Current Release Date

13/04/2021

Current Release Number

2.00

Approved Date

11/04/2022

Transition Date

—

Nominal Hours

135

Duration

—

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
2.00	13/04/2021	Current	Approved
1.00	29/11/2017	Replaced	Replaced

Pathway Information

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Skill Set Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Target Group

Suggested words for statement of attainment

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BBD88	ACMMIC401	Implant microchip in cats and dogs	20	Unit of competency
ODC76	ACMGEN311	Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing	80	Unit of competency
BBD39	ACMWHS201	Participate in workplace health and safety processes	35	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AB532	ACMSS00001	Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set	Skill set