Qualifications

Units of competency

  • ACMAAS401 add topic Manage animals and facilitate human-animal interaction in animal-assisted services
  • ACMAAS402 add topic Apply disability awareness to animal-assisted services
  • ACMACR401 add topic Comply with animal control and regulation requirements
  • ACMACR402 add topic Assess and impound animals
  • ACMACR403 add topic Identify and respond to animal behaviour
  • ACMACR404 add topic Manage conflict situations in an animal control and regulation environment
  • ACMACR405 add topic Assist with the euthanasia of sick, injured or unwanted pound animals
  • ACMACR406 add topic Carry out pound procedures
  • ACMACR407 add topic Conduct community awareness programs
  • ACMACR408 add topic Coordinate seizure of animals
  • ACMACR409 add topic Prepare and present animal control and regulation case
  • ACMAIM201 add topic Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals
  • ACMAIM202 add topic Participate in an incident involving large animals
  • ACMAIM203 add topic Assist at wildlife events
  • ACMAIM301 add topic Use manual techniques to safely move large animals
  • ACMAIM302 add topic Perform technical large animal rescue
  • ACMAIM303 add topic Move large animals to new locations
  • ACMAIM304 add topic Transport injured large animals
  • ACMAIM305 add topic Carry out casualty and post-rescue management of animals
  • ACMAIM306 add topic Lead a team responding to a large animal incident
  • ACMAIM307 add topic Participate in large whale disentanglement operations
  • ACMAIM308 add topic Respond to marine wildlife stranding
  • ACMAIM309 add topic Respond to marine wildlife welfare
  • ACMAIM310 add topic Participate in marine wildlife pollution event
  • ACMAIM401 add topic Coordinate large animal movement and evacuation
  • ACMAIM402 add topic Develop a large animal incident response plan for an organisation
  • ACMAIM403 add topic Undertake complex operations at incidents involving large animals
  • ACMAIM404 add topic Collaborate in planning sedation and anaesthesia of large animals in emergency field situations
  • ACMARM301 add topic Support veterinary activities in remote communities
  • ACMARM401 add topic Administer animal management and regulatory requirements
  • ACMARM402 add topic Assess and impound animals
  • ACMARM403 add topic Identify and respond to animal behaviour in animal management and regulation environment
  • ACMARM404 add topic Manage conflict situations in an animal regulation and management environment
  • ACMARM405 add topic Assist with the euthanasia of animals
  • ACMARM406 add topic Carry out animal holding facility procedures
  • ACMARM407 add topic Conduct community awareness programs
  • ACMARM408 add topic Coordinate seizure of animals
  • ACMARM409 add topic Plan and monitor remote community animal management activities
  • ACMARM410 add topic Develop and implement animal management initiatives
  • ACMATE301 add topic Work within an animal technology facility
  • ACMATE302 add topic Carry out institution containment and exclusion procedures
  • ACMATE303 add topic Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals
  • ACMATE304 add topic Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals
  • ACMATE305 add topic Conduct euthanasia of research animals
  • ACMATE306 add topic Follow containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
  • ACMATE307 add topic Work within an animal technology facility
  • ACMATE401 add topic Prepare for and monitor anaesthesia in animals
  • ACMATE402 add topic Conduct euthanasia of research animals
  • ACMATE403 add topic Conduct non-surgical procedures on animals
  • ACMATE404 add topic Prepare for and assist with aseptic animal surgery
  • ACMATE501 add topic Manage compliance in animal technology
  • ACMATE502 add topic Manage and maintain the health of research animals
  • ACMATE503 add topic Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal
  • ACMATE504 add topic Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes
  • ACMATE505 add topic Carry out advanced breeding procedures
  • ACMATE506 add topic Assist to collect and transfer embryos of mice
  • ACMATE507 add topic Manage the parturition of transgenic mice or rats
  • ACMATE508 add topic Monitor and maintain containment and exclusion procedures in animal facilities
  • ACMATE509 add topic Perform caesarean procedures on mice or rats
  • ACMATE510 add topic Review and monitor research proposals for an Animal Ethics Committee
  • ACMATE511 add topic Carry out post-mortem examination of a research animal
  • ACMBEH301 add topic Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
  • ACMBEH302 add topic Provide enrichment for animals
  • ACMBEH401 add topic Develop, monitor and review behavioural husbandry strategies
  • ACMBEH402 add topic Develop, implement and monitor enrichment strategies for animals
  • ACMBEH403 add topic Evaluate animal conditioning methodology and program design
  • ACMBEH404 add topic Condition animal behaviour
  • ACMBEH405 add topic Provide individual advice on animal behaviour management and training
  • ACMBEH406 add topic Conduct group training classes for animal owners or carers
  • ACMBEH407 add topic Conduct animal behavioural assessments
  • ACMBEH501 add topic Work collaboratively to manage complex animal behaviour
  • ACMCAN301 add topic Work within a captive animal facility
  • ACMCAN302 add topic Prepare and present information to the public
  • ACMCAN303 add topic Support collection management
  • ACMCAN304 add topic Prepare and maintain animal housing
  • ACMCAN305 add topic Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals
  • ACMCAN306 add topic Monitor animal reproduction
  • ACMCAN307 add topic Rehabilitate native wildlife
  • ACMCAN308 add topic Release native animals to natural environment
  • ACMCAN309 add topic Develop institutional husbandry guidelines
  • ACMCAN310 add topic Assist with exhibit design and renovation planning
  • ACMCAN311 add topic Care for young animals
  • ACMCAN401 add topic Implement collection management
  • ACMCAN402 add topic Manage enclosures and exhibits
  • ACMCAN403 add topic Develop animal diets
  • ACMCAN404 add topic Develop, monitor and review behavioural management strategies
  • ACMCAN405 add topic Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs
  • ACMCAN406 add topic Assist in establishing and maintaining a plantation
  • ACMCAN501 add topic Contribute to enclosure and exhibit design or renovation projects
  • ACMCAN502 add topic Develop and monitor collection management
  • ACMCAS301 add topic Work effectively in the companion animal industry
  • ACMCAS302 add topic Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
  • ACMCAS303 add topic Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals
  • ACMCAS304 add topic Capture, handle and transport companion animals
  • ACMCAS305 add topic Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals
  • ACMCAS306 add topic Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort
  • ACMCAS307 add topic Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services
  • ACMCAS401 add topic Manage compliance in the companion animal industry
  • ACMCAS402 add topic Manage and maintain aviaries and bird rooms
  • ACMCAS403 add topic Design, construct and maintain aquascapes
  • ACMCAS404 add topic Development enrichment strategies for companion animals
  • ACMCAS405 add topic Purchase companion animal livestock
  • ACMCAS406 add topic Manage companion animal breeding
  • ACMCAS407 add topic Provide professional companion animal grooming services
  • ACMCAS408 add topic Manage the operation of a mobile hydro-bathing facility
  • ACMCAS409 add topic Provide training advice to companion animal owners
  • ACMCAS410 add topic Conduct companion animal training classes
  • ACMEQD401 add topic Work within an equine dental service provision framework
  • ACMEQD402 add topic Determine equine oral function efficiency
  • ACMEQD403 add topic Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditions
  • ACMEQD404 add topic Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment
  • ACMEQD405 add topic Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments
  • ACMEQU101 add topic Approach and catch horses
  • ACMEQU201 add topic Work safely in industries with horses
  • ACMEQU202 add topic Handle horses safely
  • ACMEQU203 add topic Provide basic care of horses
  • ACMEQU204 add topic Perform daily tasks in the horse industry
  • ACMEQU205 add topic Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
  • ACMEQU206 add topic Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
  • ACMEQU207 add topic Develop riding skills for exercising horses
  • ACMEQU208 add topic Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
  • ACMEQU209 add topic Provide non-riding exercise to horses
  • ACMEQU210 add topic Lunge educated horses
  • ACMEQU211 add topic Prepare horses for competition, presentation or sale
  • ACMEQU301 add topic Introduce horses to lunge exercise
  • ACMEQU302 add topic Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse
  • ACMEQU303 add topic Demonstrate riding techniques for avoiding falls and reducing the impact of falls
  • ACMEQU304 add topic Apply horse identification techniques
  • ACMEQU401 add topic Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
  • ACMEQU402 add topic Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
  • ACMEQU403 add topic Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movement
  • ACMEQU404 add topic Evaluate fit of saddlery and associated equipment
  • ACMEQU405 add topic Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare
  • ACMEQU406 add topic Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver
  • ACMEQU407 add topic Educate horses in initial handling
  • ACMEQU408 add topic Educate horses to be ridden
  • ACMEQU409 add topic Educate horses to be driven
  • ACMEQU410 add topic Educate pack horses
  • ACMEXH301 add topic Work within a zoological facility
  • ACMEXH302 add topic Support species population planning and management
  • ACMEXH303 add topic Prepare and maintain animal habitats
  • ACMEXH304 add topic Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals
  • ACMEXH305 add topic Monitor animal reproduction
  • ACMEXH306 add topic Rehabilitate native wildlife
  • ACMEXH307 add topic Release native wildlife to the natural environment
  • ACMEXH308 add topic Develop husbandry guidelines
  • ACMEXH309 add topic Contribute to exhibit design and renovation planning
  • ACMEXH401 add topic Implement species population planning and management
  • ACMEXH402 add topic Oversee enclosure or exhibit operations
  • ACMEXH403 add topic Design and evaluate interpretive and learning programs
  • ACMEXH404 add topic Assist in establishing and maintaining a zoological plantation or plant production system
  • ACMFAR301 add topic Handle equines safely during farriery services
  • ACMFAR302 add topic Work effectively as a farrier
  • ACMFAR303 add topic Perform routine day-to-day farriery activities
  • ACMFAR304 add topic Respond to emergencies and apply first aid
  • ACMFAR305 add topic Perform welding tasks using a forge
  • ACMFAR306 add topic Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
  • ACMFAR307 add topic Make standard shoes for a range of equines
  • ACMFAR308 add topic Determine foot care and shoeing plans for equines
  • ACMFAR309 add topic Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines
  • ACMFAR310 add topic Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in equines
  • ACMFAR311 add topic Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in equines
  • ACMFAR312 add topic Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines
  • ACMFAR313 add topic Trim equine hooves
  • ACMFAR314 add topic Perform routine welding techniques for farriery activities
  • ACMFAR315 add topic Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities
  • ACMFAR316 add topic Select and fit hoof boots to meet individual equine need
  • ACMFAR317 add topic Replace equine shoes as an emergency measure
  • ACMFAR318 add topic Repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
  • ACMFAR319 add topic Handle equines safely during farriery or hoof care services
  • ACMFAR401 add topic Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care
  • ACMFAR402 add topic Fit shoes to alleviate moderate abnormalities and defects in equines
  • ACMFAR403 add topic Fit shoes to alleviate severe abnormalities and defects in equines
  • ACMFAR404 add topic Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines
  • ACMFAR405 add topic Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations
  • ACMFAR406 add topic Work effectively in the farriery industry
  • ACMFAR407 add topic Respond to emergencies and apply first aid to equines
  • ACMFAR408 add topic Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines
  • ACMFAR409 add topic Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines
  • ACMGAS101 add topic Investigate job opportunities in animal care and related industries
  • ACMGAS102 add topic Catch and handle a range of quiet animals
  • ACMGAS103 add topic Assist in the care of animals
  • ACMGAS201 add topic Work in the animal care industry
  • ACMGAS202 add topic Participate in workplace communications
  • ACMGAS203 add topic Complete animal care hygiene routines
  • ACMGAS204 add topic Feed and water animals
  • ACMGAS205 add topic Assist in health care of animals
  • ACMGAS206 add topic Provide basic first aid for animals
  • ACMGAS207 add topic Provide reception services for an animal care facility
  • ACMGAS208 add topic Source information for animal care needs
  • ACMGAS209 add topic Provide information on companion animals, products and services
  • ACMGAS210 add topic Prepare for and conduct a tour or presentation
  • ACMGAS301 add topic Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
  • ACMGAS302 add topic Provide enrichment for animals
  • ACMGAS303 add topic Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals
  • ACMGAS304 add topic Carry out simple breeding procedures
  • ACMGAS305 add topic Rescue animals and apply basic first aid
  • ACMGAS306 add topic Assist with conditioning animals
  • ACMGAS307 add topic Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
  • ACMGAS308 add topic Communicate effectively with clients and team members
  • ACMGEN101 add topic Explore job opportunities in animal care and related industries
  • ACMGEN102 add topic Approach and handle a range of calm animals
  • ACMGEN103 add topic Assist in the care of animals
  • ACMGEN201 add topic Work in the animal care industry
  • ACMGEN202 add topic Complete animal care hygiene routines
  • ACMGEN203 add topic Feed and water animals
  • ACMGEN204 add topic Assist in health care of animals
  • ACMGEN205 add topic Source and provide information for animal care needs
  • ACMGEN301 add topic Prepare and present information to the public
  • ACMGEN302 add topic Care for young animals
  • ACMGEN303 add topic Assess the welfare status of an animal
  • ACMGEN304 add topic Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces
  • ACMGEN305 add topic Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care
  • ACMGEN306 add topic Provide advice on aquatic animal selection and general care
  • ACMGEN307 add topic Maintain aquariums and/or aquascapes and aquatic animals
  • ACMGEN308 add topic Walk and exercise dogs
  • ACMGEN309 add topic Provide basic animal first aid
  • ACMGEN310 add topic Provide reception services for an animal care facility
  • ACMGEN311 add topic Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
  • ACMGEN312 add topic Provide nutritional requirements for animals
  • ACMGEN313 add topic Carry out simple breeding procedures
  • ACMGEN314 add topic Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
  • ACMGEN315 add topic Communicate effectively with clients and team members
  • ACMGEN401 add topic Develop animal diets
  • ACMGEN402 add topic Advise on animal industry compliance and practices
  • ACMGEN403 add topic Manage and maintain avian housing
  • ACMGEN404 add topic Design, construct and maintain aquascapes
  • ACMGEN405 add topic Manage companion animal breeding
  • ACMGRM201 add topic Bath, dry and brush domestic dogs
  • ACMGRM301 add topic Perform dog grooms on different coat types
  • ACMGRM302 add topic Perform a cross breed clip
  • ACMGRM303 add topic Provide sanitary and hygiene grooms for companion animals
  • ACMGRM304 add topic Perform grooms on cross breed dogs
  • ACMGRM305 add topic Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements
  • ACMGRM401 add topic Carry out advanced grooming to dog breed standards
  • ACMGRM402 add topic Groom cats of different breeds and coat types
  • ACMGRM403 add topic Enhance companion animal coat and skin condition
  • ACMGRM404 add topic Provide creative styling for dogs
  • ACMGRM405 add topic Carry out styling on cats of different breeds and coat types
  • ACMGRM406 add topic Carry out breed standard styling on dog breed groups
  • ACMHBR201 add topic Check and treat horses
  • ACMHBR202 add topic Assist with oestrus detection in mares
  • ACMHBR203 add topic Provide daily care for horses
  • ACMHBR301 add topic Transport horses
  • ACMHBR302 add topic Carry out basic hoof care procedures
  • ACMHBR303 add topic Carry out natural mare mating procedures
  • ACMHBR304 add topic Assist with artificial insemination of mares
  • ACMHBR305 add topic Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
  • ACMHBR306 add topic Provide information on horses
  • ACMHBR307 add topic Handle young horses
  • ACMHBR308 add topic Maintain horses in a healthy state
  • ACMHBR309 add topic Follow stud operational procedures
  • ACMHBR310 add topic Prevent and treat equine injury and disease
  • ACMHBR311 add topic Raise young horses
  • ACMHBR312 add topic Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
  • ACMHBR313 add topic Care for pregnant mares
  • ACMHBR401 add topic Carry out stud stable management duties
  • ACMHBR402 add topic Manage foaling and post-foaling problems
  • ACMHBR403 add topic Handle and care for stallions
  • ACMHBR404 add topic Supervise staff raising young horses
  • ACMHBR405 add topic Supervise natural horse mating program
  • ACMHBR406 add topic Prepare yearlings for sale
  • ACMHBR407 add topic Educate stallions
  • ACMHBR501 add topic Manage horse nutrition
  • ACMHBR502 add topic Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares
  • ACMHBR503 add topic Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stock
  • ACMHBR504 add topic Manage horse pastures
  • ACMINF101 add topic Take responsibility for the health and welfare of animals in own care
  • ACMINF201 add topic Handle companion animals safely and follow infection control guidelines
  • ACMINF301 add topic Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
  • ACMINF302 add topic Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
  • ACMINF303 add topic Implement infection control in the handling and care of native wildlife
  • ACMINF304 add topic Promote environmental health and safety for companion animals in remote communities
  • ACMINF401 add topic Oversee site biosecurity and infection controls working with animals
  • ACMINF501 add topic Develop organisational infection control guidelines for animal care workplaces
  • ACMINF502 add topic Manage equine biosecurity and infection control
  • ACMMIC401 add topic Implant microchip in cats and dogs
  • ACMPHR201 add topic Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena
  • ACMPHR301 add topic Care for performance horses
  • ACMPHR302 add topic Maintain health and welfare of performance horses
  • ACMPHR303 add topic Participate in horse events and activities
  • ACMPHR304 add topic Ride and lead performance horses
  • ACMPHR401 add topic Interpret equine behaviour
  • ACMPHR402 add topic Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirements
  • ACMPHR403 add topic Evaluate equine training methodologies
  • ACMPHR404 add topic Manage international opportunities for performance horses
  • ACMPHR405 add topic Implement and monitor equine health and welfare strategies
  • ACMPHR406 add topic Manage the presentation of young horses
  • ACMPHR407 add topic Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program
  • ACMPHR408 add topic Educate and train performance horses
  • ACMPHR409 add topic Analyse performance horse pedigrees
  • ACMPHR501 add topic Manage legal aspects of horse enterprises
  • ACMPHR502 add topic Manage horse health using selected therapies
  • ACMPHR503 add topic Evaluate performance horse conformation
  • ACMPHR504 add topic Manage equine nutrition
  • ACMPHR505 add topic Manage fitness in performance horses
  • ACMPHR506 add topic Manage performance horse breeding operations
  • ACMSPE301 add topic Provide basic care of amphibians
  • ACMSPE302 add topic Provide basic care of birds
  • ACMSPE303 add topic Provide basic care of common native mammals
  • ACMSPE304 add topic Provide basic care of domestic dogs
  • ACMSPE305 add topic Provide basic care of domestic cats
  • ACMSPE306 add topic Provide basic care of marine fish
  • ACMSPE307 add topic Provide basic care of freshwater fish
  • ACMSPE308 add topic Provide basic care of marine invertebrates
  • ACMSPE309 add topic Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
  • ACMSPE310 add topic Provide basic care of mammals
  • ACMSPE311 add topic Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
  • ACMSPE312 add topic Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
  • ACMSPE313 add topic Provide general care of amphibians
  • ACMSPE314 add topic Provide general care of birds
  • ACMSPE315 add topic Provide general care of common native mammals
  • ACMSPE316 add topic Provide general care of domestic dogs
  • ACMSPE317 add topic Provide general care of domestic cats
  • ACMSPE318 add topic Provide general care of fish
  • ACMSPE319 add topic Provide general care of invertebrates
  • ACMSPE320 add topic Provide general care of mammals
  • ACMSPE321 add topic Provide general care of non-venomous reptiles
  • ACMSPE322 add topic Provide general care of rodents or rabbits
  • ACMSUS201 add topic Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • ACMSUS401 add topic Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  • ACMVET201 add topic Assist with veterinary nursing reception duties
  • ACMVET202 add topic Carry out daily clinic routines
  • ACMVET203 add topic Assist with surgery preparation
  • ACMVET401 add topic Coordinate veterinary reception duties
  • ACMVET402 add topic Apply imaging routines
  • ACMVET403 add topic Perform clinical pathology procedures
  • ACMVET404 add topic Perform practice office procedures
  • ACMVET405 add topic Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines
  • ACMVET406 add topic Nurse animals
  • ACMVET407 add topic Carry out medical nursing routines
  • ACMVET408 add topic Provide nutritional advice and support for animals
  • ACMVET409 add topic Provide specific animal care advice
  • ACMVET410 add topic Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures
  • ACMVET411 add topic Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs
  • ACMVET412 add topic Coordinate practice promotional activities
  • ACMVET413 add topic Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia
  • ACMVET414 add topic Nurse foals
  • ACMVET415 add topic Provide intensive foal care and nursing
  • ACMVET416 add topic Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons
  • ACMVET501 add topic Manage nursing requirements for specialised surgical procedures
  • ACMVET502 add topic Carry out post-operative nursing routines
  • ACMVET503 add topic Produce veterinary dental oral cavity images
  • ACMVET504 add topic Provide veterinary dental nursing support for advanced veterinary dental surgery
  • ACMVET505 add topic Prepare for veterinary emergency response
  • ACMVET506 add topic Perform emergency procedures to sustain life
  • ACMVET507 add topic Provide nursing support for critical care surgery
  • ACMVET508 add topic Support veterinary practice communication and professional development
  • ACMVET509 add topic Manage veterinary nursing procedures
  • ACMVET510 add topic Apply veterinary nursing pathophysiology
  • ACMVET511 add topic Apply principles of animal behaviour
  • ACMVET512 add topic Develop and implement specific practice policies
  • ACMWHS201 add topic Participate in workplace health and safety processes
  • ACMWHS301 add topic Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  • ACMWHS401 add topic Maintain work health and safety processes
  • ACMWHS501 add topic Manage workplace health and safety processes