Skill set Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:16 AM AWST
22/07/2026 1:16 AM AWST
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Animal-Assisted Services Skill Set
Animal-Assisted Services Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
ACMSS00035
ACMSS00035
State Code
AE501
AE501
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
13/04/2021
Current Release Date
13/04/2021
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
26/07/2021
Transition Date
—
Nominal Hours
165
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
Pathway Information
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Skill Set Entry Requirements
A Current Qualification Release or associated Course does not exist.
Target Group
Suggested words for statement of attainment
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODC30 | ACMAAS402 | Apply disability awareness to animal-assisted services | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODC20 | ACMBEH301 | Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODC86 | ACMAAS401 | Manage animals and facilitate human-animal interaction in animal-assisted services | 55 | Unit of competency |
