ACM40110 - Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation

Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation

This qualification is the industry qualification for persons undertaking animal control and regulatory functions. Animal control and regulation (also known as urban animal management) is a function provided by local and state/territory governments. It provides a community management service comprising four elements - regulation, education, information and infrastructure. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to an animal control and regulation workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.

Job roles

The job role that this qualification describes is an animal management officer undertaking animal control and regulatory functions.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

A total of fourteen (14) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.

Complete nine (9) CORE units

Complete five (5) ELECTIVE units.

CORE: Complete the following nine (9) units

ACMACR401A	Comply with animal control and regulation requirements
ACMACR402A	Assess and impound animals
ACMACR403A	Identify and respond to animal behaviour
ACMACR404A	Manage conflict situations within an animal control and regulation environment
ACMACR406A	Carry out pound procedures
ACMACR409A	Prepare and present animal control and regulation case
ACMOHS401A	Maintain occupational health and safety processes
PSPREG404C	Investigate non-compliance
PSPREG405B	Act on non-compliance

ELECTIVE: Complete five (5) elective units.

Of these units at least three (3) units must be selected from the units listed below and two (2) additional units may be selected from within ACM10 or from any other national endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be aligned to Certificate III, IV or Diploma and be relevant to work undertaken in the animal control and regulation sector.

ACMACR405A	Euthanase sick, injured or unwanted pound animals
ACMACR407A	Conduct community awareness programs
ACMACR408A	Coordinate seizure of animals
ACMSUS301A	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBINM301A	Organise workplace information
LGAEHRR304B	Operate council pound facilities
LGAPLEM405C	Provide assistance in carrying out building inspections
PSPGOV404B	Develop and implement work unit plans
PSPPM401B	Design simple projects
RTD2101A	Apply animal trapping techniques
RTD4402A	Define the pest problem in a local area
RTD4406A	Implement a pest management action plan

Pathways...

Pathways into the qualification

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

direct entry

after achieving ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies

after achieving ACM30110 Certificate III in Animal Studies

vocational training and/or work experience across a range of work settings.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake higher level study for further pathway advancement. These pathways may include undertaking Diploma qualifications from the LGA04 Local Government Training Package and/or graduate level study.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements complete workplace documentation and records communicate with all team members in a professional manner demonstrate effective and appropriate documentation, communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with internal and external clients develop work instructions, specifications and procedures use a range of communication technologies to support work operations.
Teamwork	work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion liaise with and provide support to other team members demonstrate leadership skills identify and manage performance required to meet internal and external customer needs in own work and teamwork maintain organisational processes and provide problem solving support to others.
Problem solving	investigate problem causes identify, rectify or report potential and actual problems associated with work operations identify factors which may affect the service to be provided use material and operational knowledge to solve problems use numeracy skills to solve problems identify hazards and suggest control measures monitor animal welfare and safety practices in the workplace.
Initiative and enterprise	assist in the implementation of continuous improvement processes gather and analyse feedback on products, procedures and services determine and act on situations requiring further information or problem solving provide leadership in the workplace.
Planning and organising	access, interpret and apply technical information analyse data and information to determine implications for work operations participate in continuous improvement and planning processes identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures demonstrate time management skills source and prepare materials and resources and ensure availability to support work operations schedule and sequence work to maximise safety and productivity.
Self-management	interpret and apply relevant Acts and regulations keep the work area clean and hygienic at all times monitor own work and work of team and identify and act on any quality issues manage own time to meet deadlines implement and monitor workplace procedures and instructions.
Learning	assess work data and information to identify areas for improved performance be supportive, assertive and use interpersonal skills to encourage workplace learning identify own training needs and seek skill development if required implement learning activities as appropriate to ensure achievement of specified work requirements gather feedback on own work to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives and integrate information into own practice.
Technology	use computer software applications effectively work with machines and workplace technology safely and according to workplace standards help others use technology efficiently and safely ensure readiness, operational efficiency and safety of workplace technology.