Course Code: ACM30417
This Qualification is the industry qualification for persons operating within a companion animal organisation. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner should have access to a companion animal workplace through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.
Job role titles covered by this qualification may include:
Pet shop/aquarium assistant
Kennel attendant
Cattery attendant
Assistant dog trainer
Pet exerciser
Assistant grooming attendant.
The following Units of Competency are a typical example however may vary based on the Registered Training Organisation.
| Units of Competency | Nominal Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ACMCAS301 | Work effectively in the companion animal industry | 30 |
| ACMSUS201 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 |
| ACMWHS301 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 50 |
| ACMGAS203 | Complete animal care hygiene routines | 30 |
| ACMGAS301 | Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing | 50 |
| ACMINF301 | Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work | 60 |
| ACMCAS302 | Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care | 50 |
| BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 35 |
| BSBWOR204 | Use business technology | 20 |
| ACMCAN311 | Care for young animals | 40 |
| ACMGAS302 | Provide enrichment for animals | 40 |
| ACMGAS303 | Plan for and provide nutritional requirements for animals | 60 |
| ACMSPE304 | Provide basic care of domestic dogs | 40 |
| ACMSPE305 | Provide basic care of domestic cats | 40 |
| ACMSPE312 | Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits | 40 |