Qualifications
Units of competency
- ACMAAS401 Manage animals and facilitate human-animal interaction in animal-assisted services
- ACMAAS402 Apply disability awareness to animal-assisted services
- ACMACR401 Comply with animal control and regulation requirements
- ACMACR402 Assess and impound animals
- ACMACR403 Identify and respond to animal behaviour
- ACMACR404 Manage conflict situations in an animal control and regulation environment
- ACMACR405 Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals
- ACMACR406 Carry out pound procedures
- ACMACR407 Conduct community awareness programs
- ACMACR408 Coordinate seizure of animals
- ACMACR409 Prepare and present animal control and regulation case
- ACMADT301 Select appropriate equipment for an assistance dog and handler
- ACMADT401 Assess prospective handler's suitability for an assistance dog
- ACMADT402 Instruct handlers with disability to train assistance dogs
- ACMADT403 Train dogs using operant and classical conditioning techniques
- ACMADT501 Plan and conduct assistance dog training in specific and complex tasks
- ACMAIM201 Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals
- ACMAIM202 Participate in an incident involving large animals
- ACMAIM203 Assist at wildlife events
- ACMAIM204 Participate in companion animal rescue
- ACMAIM301 Use manual techniques to safely move large animals
- ACMAIM302 Perform technical large animal rescue
- ACMAIM303 Move large animals to new locations
- ACMAIM304 Transport injured large animals
- ACMAIM305 Carry out casualty and post-rescue management of animals
- ACMAIM306 Lead a team responding to a large animal incident
- ACMAIM307 Participate in large whale disentanglement operations
- ACMAIM308 Respond to marine wildlife stranding
- ACMAIM309 Respond to marine wildlife welfare
- ACMAIM310 Participate in marine wildlife pollution event
- ACMAIM311 Communicate with companion animal owners about incident management processes
- ACMAIM312 Perform companion animal rescue
- ACMAIM313 Carry out casualty and post-rescue management of animals
- ACMAIM401 Coordinate large animal movement and evacuation
- ACMAIM402 Develop a large animal incident response plan for an organisation
- ACMAIM403 Undertake complex operations at incidents involving large animals
- ACMAIM404 Collaborate in planning sedation and anaesthesia of large animals in emergency field situations
- ACMAIM405 Determine database information requirements for companion animal evacuation processes and facilities
- ACMAIM406 Conduct a companion animal incident awareness campaign
- ACMAIM501 Develop a plan for the rescue of companion animals during major incidents
- ACMAIM502 Prepare plans to set up a companion animal evacuation facility
- ACMARM301 Support veterinary activities in remote communities
- ACMARM401 Administer animal management and regulatory requirements
- ACMARM402 Assess and impound animals
- ACMARM403 Identify and respond to animal behaviour in animal management and regulation environment
- ACMARM404 Manage conflict situations in an animal regulation and management environment
- ACMARM405 Assist with the euthanasia of animals
- ACMARM406 Carry out animal holding facility procedures
- ACMARM407 Conduct community awareness programs
- ACMARM408 Coordinate seizure of animals
- ACMARM409 Plan and monitor remote community animal management activities
- ACMARM410 Develop and implement animal management initiatives
- ACMATE301 Work within an animal technology facility
- ACMATE302 Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures
- ACMATE303 Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals
- ACMATE304 Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals
- ACMATE305 Conduct euthanasia of research animals
- ACMATE306 Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
- ACMATE307 Work within an animal technology facility
- ACMATE401 Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals
- ACMATE402 Conduct euthanasia of research animals
- ACMATE403 Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals
- ACMATE404 Prepare for and assist with aseptic animal surgery
- ACMATE501 Manage compliance in animal technology
- ACMATE502 Manage and maintain the health of research animals
- ACMATE503 Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal
- ACMATE504 Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes
- ACMATE505 Carry out advanced breeding procedures
- ACMATE506 Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice
- ACMATE507 Manage the parturition of transgenic mice or rats
- ACMATE508 Monitor and maintain containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
- ACMATE509 Perform caesarean procedures on mice or rats
- ACMATE510 Review and monitor research proposals for an Animal Ethics Committee
- ACMATE511 Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal
- ACMBEH301 Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
- ACMBEH302 Provide enrichment for animals
- ACMBEH401 Develop, monitor and review behavioural husbandry strategies
- ACMBEH402 Develop, implement and monitor enrichment strategies for animals
- ACMBEH403 Evaluate animal conditioning methodology and program design
- ACMBEH404 Condition animal behaviour
- ACMBEH405 Provide individual advice on animal behaviour management and training
- ACMBEH406 Conduct group training classes for animal owners or carers
- ACMBEH407 Conduct animal behavioural assessments
- ACMBEH501 Work collaboratively to manage complex animal behaviour
- ACMCAN301 Work within a captive animal facility
- ACMCAN302 Prepare and present information to the public
- ACMCAN303 Support collection management
- ACMCAN304 Prepare and maintain animal housing
- ACMCAN305 Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals
- ACMCAN306 Monitor animal reproduction
- ACMCAN307 Rehabilitate native wildlife
- ACMCAN308 Release native animals to natural environment
- ACMCAN309 Develop institutional husbandry guidelines
- ACMCAN310 Assist with exhibit design and renovation planning
- ACMCAN311 Care for young animals
- ACMCAN401 Implement collection management
- ACMCAN402 Manage enclosures and exhibits
- ACMCAN403 Develop animal diets
- ACMCAN404 Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies
- ACMCAN405 Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs
- ACMCAN406 Assist in establishing and maintaining a plantation
- ACMCAN501 Contribute to enclosure and exhibit design or renovation projects
- ACMCAN502 Develop and monitor collection management
- ACMCAS301 Work effectively in the companion animal industry
- ACMCAS302 Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
- ACMCAS303 Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals
- ACMCAS304 Capture, handle and transport companion animals
- ACMCAS305 Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals
- ACMCAS306 Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort
- ACMCAS307 Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services
- ACMCAS401 Manage compliance in the companion animal industry
- ACMCAS402 Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms
- ACMCAS403 Design, construct and maintain aquascapes
- ACMCAS404 Development enrichment strategies for companion animals
- ACMCAS405 Purchase companion animal livestock
- ACMCAS406 Manage companion animal breeding
- ACMCAS407 Provide professional companion animal grooming services
- ACMCAS408 Manage the operation of a mobile hydro-bathing facility
- ACMCAS409 Provide training advice to companion animal owners
- ACMCAS410 Conduct companion animal training classes
- ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision framework
- ACMEQD402 Determine equine oral function efficiency
- ACMEQD403 Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditions
- ACMEQD404 Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment
- ACMEQD405 Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments
- ACMEQD501 Relate equine masticatory system to oral function, conditions and their health impacts
- ACMEQD502 Conduct assessment of equine masticatory system and plan dental treatment
- ACMEQD503 Perform equine dental treatment and oral care using appropriate instrumentation
- ACMEQU101 Approach and catch horses
- ACMEQU201 Work safely in industries with horses
- ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely
- ACMEQU203 Provide basic care of horses
- ACMEQU204 Perform daily tasks in the horse industry
- ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
- ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
- ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercising horses
- ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
- ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise to horses
- ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horses
- ACMEQU211 Prepare horses for competition, presentation or sale
- ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely
- ACMEQU213 Follow safe work practices in equine industries
- ACMEQU214 Prepare to work safely around horses
- ACMEQU215 Provide daily care for horses
- ACMEQU216 Check and treat horses
- ACMEQU217 Load and unload horses
- ACMEQU218 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
- ACMEQU219 Develop riding skills for exercising horses
- ACMEQU220 Lunge educated horses
- ACMEQU221 Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
- ACMEQU301 Introduce horses to lunge exercise
- ACMEQU302 Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse
- ACMEQU303 Demonstrate riding techniques for avoiding falls and reducing the impact of falls
- ACMEQU304 Apply horse identification techniques
- ACMEQU305 Implement a horse health program
- ACMEQU306 Provide routine care for horses
- ACMEQU307 Introduce horses to lunge exercise
- ACMEQU308 Transport horses using a road vehicle
- ACMEQU309 Carry out basic hoof care procedures
- ACMEQU310 Exercise and school horses
- ACMEQU311 Prepare horses for presentation at an event
- ACMEQU312 Prepare and care for horses to perform at events
- ACMEQU313 Work safely in equine workplaces
- ACMEQU314 Provide non-riding exercise to horses
- ACMEQU401 Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
- ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
- ACMEQU403 Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movement
- ACMEQU404 Evaluate fit of saddlery and associated equipment
- ACMEQU405 Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare
- ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver
- ACMEQU407 Educate horses in initial handling
- ACMEQU408 Educate horses to be ridden
- ACMEQU409 Educate horses to be driven
- ACMEQU410 Educate pack horses
- ACMEQU411 Evaluate horse education methodologies and individual programs
- ACMEQU412 Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare
- ACMEQU413 Work safely in providing equine services as a contractor
- ACMEQU414 Manage horses to meet sport event requirements
- ACMEQU415 Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement
- ACMEQU416 Manage presentation of horses for sale or show
- ACMEQU417 Advise on horse nutritional needs
- ACMEQU418 Select horses based on analysis of pedigree
- ACMEQU419 Evaluate saddlery and gear fit for horse and rider combination
- ACMEQU420 Fit and adjust bits and bridles
- ACMEQU421 Provide saddle fitting and adjustment services
- ACMEQU422 Maintain and monitor horse health
- ACMEQU423 Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver
- ACMEQU424 Evaluate equine service or therapy provision
- ACMEQU425 Provide horse clipping services
- ACMEQU501 Manage horse nutrition and feeding plans
- ACMEQU502 Manage horse health care
- ACMEQU503 Manage international opportunities for horses
- ACMEQU504 Manage horse pastures
- ACMEQU505 Manage fitness in horses
- ACMEQU506 Manage legal, insurance and business aspects of horse establishments
- ACMEQU507 Work within an equine allied health provider framework
- ACMEQU508 Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
- ACMEQU509 Conduct assessment for equine massage therapy
- ACMEQU510 Provide equine massage therapy services
- ACMEQU511 Develop and implement an equine rehabilitation program
- ACMEQU512 Manage safe work practices in a horse establishment
- ACMEXH301 Work within a zoological facility
- ACMEXH302 Support species population planning and management
- ACMEXH303 Prepare and maintain animal habitats
- ACMEXH304 Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals
- ACMEXH305 Monitor animal reproduction
- ACMEXH306 Rehabilitate native wildlife
- ACMEXH307 Release native wildlife to the natural environment
- ACMEXH308 Develop husbandry guidelines
- ACMEXH309 Contribute to exhibit design and renovation planning
- ACMEXH401 Implement species population planning and management
- ACMEXH402 Oversee enclosure or exhibit operations
- ACMEXH403 Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs
- ACMEXH404 Assist in establishing and maintaining a zoological plantation or plant production system
- ACMFAR301 Handle equines safely during farriery services
- ACMFAR302 Work effectively as a farrier
- ACMFAR303 Perform routine day-to-day farriery activities
- ACMFAR304 Respond to emergencies and apply first aid
- ACMFAR305 Perform welding tasks using a forge
- ACMFAR306 Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
- ACMFAR307 Make standard shoes for a range of equines
- ACMFAR308 Determine foot care and shoeing plans for equines
- ACMFAR309 Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines
- ACMFAR310 Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in equines
- ACMFAR311 Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in equines
- ACMFAR312 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines
- ACMFAR313 Trim equine hooves
- ACMFAR314 Perform routine welding techniques for farriery activities
- ACMFAR315 Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities
- ACMFAR316 Select and fit hoof boots to meet individual equine need
- ACMFAR317 Replace equine shoes as an emergency measure
- ACMFAR318 Repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
- ACMFAR319 Handle equines safely during farriery or hoof care services
- ACMFAR401 Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care
- ACMFAR402 Fit shoes to alleviate moderate abnormalities and defects in equines
- ACMFAR403 Fit shoes to alleviate severe abnormalities and defects in equines
- ACMFAR404 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines
- ACMFAR405 Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations
- ACMFAR406 Work effectively in the farriery industry
- ACMFAR407 Respond to emergencies and apply first aid to equines
- ACMFAR408 Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines
- ACMFAR409 Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines
- ACMGAS101 Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries
- ACMGAS102 Catch and handle a range of quiet animals
- ACMGAS103 Assist in the care of animals
- 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
- 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
- ACMGAS301 Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
- ACMGAS302 Provide enrichment for animals
- ACMGAS303 Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals
- ACMGAS304 Carry out simple breeding procedures
- ACMGAS305 Rescue animals and apply basic first aid
- ACMGAS306 Assist with conditioning animals
- ACMGAS307 Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
- ACMGAS308 Communicate effectively with clients and team members
- ACMGEN101 Explore job opportunities in animal care and related industries
- ACMGEN102 Approach and handle a range of calm animals
- ACMGEN103 Assist in the care of animals
- ACMGEN201 Work in the animal care industry
- ACMGEN202 Complete animal care hygiene routines
- ACMGEN203 Feed and water animals
- ACMGEN204 Assist in health care of animals
- ACMGEN205 Source and provide information for animal care needs
- ACMGEN301 Prepare and present information to the public
- ACMGEN302 Care for young animals
- ACMGEN303 Assess the welfare status of an animal
- ACMGEN304 Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces
- ACMGEN305 Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
- ACMGEN306 Provide advice on aquatic animal selection and general care
- ACMGEN307 Maintain aquariums and/or aquascapes and aquatic animals
- ACMGEN308 Walk and exercise dogs
- ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid
- ACMGEN310 Provide reception services for an animal care facility
- ACMGEN311 Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
- ACMGEN312 Provide nutritional requirements for animals
- ACMGEN313 Carry out simple breeding procedures
- ACMGEN314 Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
- ACMGEN315 Communicate effectively with clients and team members
- ACMGEN401 Develop animal diets
- ACMGEN402 Advise on animal industry compliance and practices
- ACMGEN403 Manage and maintain avian housing
- ACMGEN404 Design, construct and maintain aquascapes
- ACMGEN405 Manage companion animal breeding
- ACMGRM201 Bath, dry and brush domestic dogs
- ACMGRM301 Perform dog grooms on different coat types
- ACMGRM302 Perform a cross breed clip
- ACMGRM303 Provide sanitary and hygiene grooms for companion animals
- ACMGRM304 Perform grooms on cross breed dogs
- ACMGRM305 Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements
- ACMGRM401 Carry out advanced grooming to dog breed standards
- ACMGRM402 Groom cats of different breeds and coat types
- ACMGRM403 Enhance companion animal coat and skin condition
- ACMGRM404 Provide creative styling for dogs
- ACMGRM405 Carry out styling on cats of different breeds and coat types
- ACMGRM406 Carry out breed standard styling on dog breed groups
- ACMHBR201 Check and treat horses
- ACMHBR202 Assist with oestrus detection in mares
- ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for horses
- ACMHBR301 Transport horses
- ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care procedures
- ACMHBR303 Carry out natural mare mating procedures
- ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of mares
- ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
- ACMHBR306 Provide information on horses
- ACMHBR307 Handle young horses
- ACMHBR308 Maintain horses in a healthy state
- ACMHBR309 Follow stud operational procedures
- ACMHBR310 Prevent and treat equine injury and disease
- ACMHBR311 Raise young horses
- ACMHBR312 Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
- ACMHBR313 Care for pregnant mares
- ACMHBR401 Carry out stud stable management duties
- ACMHBR402 Manage foaling and post-foaling problems
- ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallions
- ACMHBR404 Supervise staff raising young horses
- ACMHBR405 Supervise natural horse mating program
- ACMHBR406 Prepare yearlings for sale
- ACMHBR407 Educate stallions
- ACMHBR501 Manage horse nutrition
- ACMHBR502 Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares
- ACMHBR503 Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stock
- ACMHBR504 Manage horse pastures
- ACMINF101 Take responsibility for the health and welfare of animals in own care
- ACMINF201 Handle companion animals safely and follow infection control guidelines
- ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
- ACMINF302 Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
- ACMINF303 Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife
- ACMINF304 Promote environmental health and safety for companion animals in remote communities
- ACMINF401 Oversee site biosecurity and infection controls working with animals
- ACMINF501 Develop organisational infection control guidelines for animal care workplaces
- ACMINF502 Manage equine biosecurity and infection control
- ACMMIC401 Implant microchip in cats and dogs
- ACMPHR201 Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena
- ACMPHR301 Care for performance horses
- ACMPHR302 Maintain health and welfare of performance horses
- ACMPHR303 Participate in horse events and activities
- ACMPHR304 Ride and lead performance horses
- ACMPHR401 Interpret equine behaviour
- ACMPHR402 Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirements
- ACMPHR403 Evaluate equine training methodologies
- ACMPHR404 Manage international opportunities for performance horses
- ACMPHR405 Implement and monitor equine health and welfare strategies
- ACMPHR406 Manage the presentation of young horses
- ACMPHR407 Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program
- ACMPHR408 Educate and train performance horses
- ACMPHR409 Analyse performance horse pedigrees
- ACMPHR501 Manage legal aspects of horse enterprises
- ACMPHR502 Manage horse health using selected therapies
- ACMPHR503 Evaluate performance horse conformation
- ACMPHR504 Manage equine nutrition
- ACMPHR505 Manage fitness in performance horses
- ACMPHR506 Manage performance horse breeding operations
- 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
- ACMSPE313 Provide general care of amphibians
- ACMSPE314 Provide general care of birds
- ACMSPE315 Provide general care of common native mammals
- ACMSPE316 Provide general care of domestic dogs
- ACMSPE317 Provide general care of domestic cats
- ACMSPE318 Provide general care of fish
- ACMSPE319 Provide general care of invertebrates
- ACMSPE320 Provide general care of mammals
- ACMSPE321 Provide general care of non-venomous reptiles
- ACMSPE322 Provide general care of rodents or rabbits
- ACMSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- ACMSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- ACMVET201 Assist with veterinary nursing reception duties
- ACMVET202 Carry out daily clinic routines
- ACMVET203 Assist with surgery preparation
- ACMVET401 Coordinate veterinary reception duties
- ACMVET402 Apply imaging routines
- ACMVET403 Perform clinical pathology procedures
- ACMVET404 Perform practice office procedures
- ACMVET405 Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines
- ACMVET406 Nurse animals
- ACMVET407 Carry out medical nursing routines
- ACMVET408 Provide nutritional advice and support for animals
- ACMVET409 Provide specific animal care advice
- ACMVET410 Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures
- ACMVET411 Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs
- ACMVET412 Coordinate practice promotional activities
- ACMVET413 Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia
- ACMVET414 Nurse foals
- ACMVET415 Provide intensive foal care and nursing
- ACMVET416 Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons
- ACMVET501 Manage nursing requirements for specialised surgical procedures
- ACMVET502 Carry out post-operative nursing routines
- ACMVET503 Produce veterinary dental oral cavity images
- ACMVET504 Provide veterinary dental nursing support for advanced veterinary dental surgery
- ACMVET505 Prepare for veterinary emergency response
- ACMVET506 Perform emergency procedures to sustain life
- ACMVET507 Provide nursing support for critical care surgery
- ACMVET508 Support veterinary practice communication and professional development
- ACMVET509 Manage veterinary nursing procedures
- ACMVET510 Apply veterinary nursing pathophysiology
- ACMVET511 Apply principles of animal behaviour
- ACMVET512 Develop and implement specific practice policies
- ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes
- ACMWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
- ACMWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes
- ACMWHS501 Manage workplace health and safety processes