ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies

Release: 1

ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Qualification Description

This is a general qualification for entry into sectors of the animal care and management industry, where workers provide care for animals in workplaces such as animal shelters, kennels, catteries, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics. At this level, work takes place under direct supervision within clearly defined guidelines for work activities.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, individual units of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. Users of this qualification must refer to the relevant state or territory jurisdiction for details.

^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

12 units of competency:

8 core units plus

4 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:

2 units from Group A

2 units from the remaining electives in Group A, and/or from electives in Group B, and/or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core Units

ACMGAS201	Work in the animal care industry
ACMGAS202	Participate in workplace communications
ACMGAS203	Complete animal care hygiene routines
ACMGAS204	Feed and water animals
ACMGAS205	Assist in health care of animals
ACMGAS206	Provide basic first aid for animals
ACMSUS201	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMWHS201	Participate in workplace health and safety processes

Elective Units

Group A

ACMGAS207	Provide reception services for an animal care facility
ACMGAS208	Source information for animal care needs
ACMGAS209	Provide information on companion animals, products and services
ACMGAS210	Prepare for and conduct a tour or presentation
ACMINF301	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
ACMVET201	Assist with veterinary nursing reception duties
ACMVET202	Carry out daily practice routines
ACMVET203	Assist with surgery preparation
HLTAID003 ^ HLTAID011	Provide first aid Provide first aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022)

Group B

ACMSPE301	Provide basic care of amphibians
ACMSPE302	Provide basic care of birds
ACMSPE303	Provide basic care of common native mammals
ACMSPE304	Provide basic care of domestic dogs
ACMSPE305	Provide basic care of domestic cats
ACMSPE306	Provide basic care of marine fish
ACMSPE307	Provide basic care of freshwater fish
ACMSPE308	Provide basic care of marine invertebrates
ACMSPE309	Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
ACMSPE310	Provide basic care of mammals
ACMSPE311	Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
ACMSPE312	Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies	ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Amendments to core and elective groupings	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