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