Assessor Resource
ACMCAS401A
Manage compliance in the companion animal industry
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit is applicable to those working in the companion animal industry sector. It may include pet and aquarium shops, boarding kennels and catteries, companion animal training, grooming and/or breeding establishments and mobile animal facilities.
In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all units of competency in the ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement for animals to be handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised.
This unit of competency covers the process of managing compliance within the companion animal industry, including the provision of high-level advice to clients on companion animal management and housing needs, maintaining external relationships and keeping records.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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