Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification is the industry qualification for individuals aiming to operate at a senior technician or managerial level, undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research, teaching or production environment.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
- Facility manager
- Animal technician (senior)
- Animal house supervisor.
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 body.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 20 units of competency:
- 15 core units plus
- 5 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 3 from Group A electives listed below
- 2 from Group A or B electives listed below and/or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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ACMATE307 |
Work within an animal technology facility |
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ACMATE401 |
Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals |
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ACMATE402 |
Conduct euthanasia of research animals |
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ACMATE403 |
Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals |
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ACMATE501 |
Manage compliance in animal technology |
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ACMATE502 |
Manage and maintain the health of research animals |
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ACMATE505 |
Carry out advanced breeding procedures |
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ACMATE508 |
Monitor and maintain containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities |
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ACMATE511 |
Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal |
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ACMGAS302 |
Provide enrichment for animals |
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ACMGAS303 |
Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals |
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ACMGAS308 |
Communicate effectively with clients and team members |
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ACMSPE312 |
Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits |
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ACMWHS501 |
Manage workplace health and safety processes |
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MSL973016 |
Perform aseptic techniques |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A
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ACMATE404 |
Prepare for and assist with aseptic animal surgery |
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ACMATE504 |
Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes |
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ACMATE506 |
Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice |
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ACMATE509 |
Perform caesarean procedures on mice or rats |
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ACMATE510 |
Review and monitor research proposals for an Animal Ethics Committee |
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ACMCAN404 |
Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies |
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ACMGAS307 |
Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work |
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ACMSUS401 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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BSBRES411 |
Analyse and present research information |
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MSL915004 |
Schedule laboratory work for a small team |
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MSL916006 |
Develop and maintain laboratory documentation |
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MSL916008 |
Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area |
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MSL916010 |
Manage complex projects |
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MSL924003 |
Process and interpret data |
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MSL973019 |
Perform microscopic examination |
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MSL973020 |
Perform histological procedures |
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MSL974022 |
Undertake environmental field-based monitoring |
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MSL974025* |
Prepare tissue and cell cultures |
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PSPSCI004 |
Undertake scientific/technological research |
Group B
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ACMSPE301 |
Provide basic care of amphibians |
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ACMSPE302 |
Provide basic care of birds |
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ACMSPE303 |
Provide basic care of common native mammals |
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ACMSPE304 |
Provide basic care of domestic dogs |
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ACMSPE305 |
Provide basic care of domestic cats |
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ACMSPE306 |
Provide basic care of marine fish |
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ACMSPE307 |
Provide basic care of freshwater fish |
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ACMSPE308 |
Provide basic care of marine invertebrates |
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ACMSPE309 |
Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates |
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ACMSPE310 |
Provide basic care of mammals |
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ACMSPE311 |
Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles |
Prerequisite requirements
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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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MSL974025 Prepare tissue and cell cultures |
MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ACM50119 Diploma of Animal Technology |
ACM50117 Diploma of Animal Technology |
Changes to core and elective units to better reflect activities, responsibilities and AQF level Imported unit codes updated |
No equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103
