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Animal Care and Management ACM

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications cover animal related care and management and include companion animal care and control, veterinary nursing and farriery work.

‘Agriculture Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management’ and ‘Racing and Breeding’ are associated industries.

Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the ACM (release 6.0) Training Package.

The Animal Care and Management Training Package ACM (release 6.0) includes 18 qualifications and 34 skill sets

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the
training.gov.au website.

 

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathways Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Major Occupations Training
Equine Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Nurse
Farrier

Qualifications Summary

ACM20121 - Certificate II in Animal Care

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for entry level and support roles in the animal care and management industry, where workers provide care for animals in workplaces such as animal shelters, boarding/day care facilities, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics. The work activities are routine, performed under supervision and within clearly defined guidelines.

Animal Shelter Attendant
Veterinary Assistant

ACM20221 - Certificate II in Horse Care

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for entry level horse care workers, that are required to handle horses. They may also ride horses. Individuals in these roles perform routine horse care tasks under supervision.

Stable Hand

ACM30121 - Certificate III in Animal Care Services

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a broad range of roles in animal care facilities and services, including boarding/day care, breeding, shelters/holding centres, pet grooming, pet sitting and other animal businesses.

Aquarium Assistant
Grooming Assistant
Animal Carer

ACM30219 - Certificate III in Animal Technology

This qualification is the industry qualification for persons operating at a junior or assistant level and undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research or production environment.

Technical Officer

ACM30321 - Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required for individuals undertaking a range of animal care functions in a zoo, wildlife sanctuary, aquaria or other facility where animals are cared for or exhibited.

Zookeeper Assistant

ACM40121 - Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for individuals undertaking animal regulatory and management functions. Animal regulation and management is a function provided by local and state/territory governments to protect the safety and amenity of communities by administering domestic animal legislation, and by community education and engagement.

Animal Management Officer

ACM40221 - Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge for team leaders, supervisors, and specialist technical roles within an animal care facility, including companion animal and exhibited and wildlife environments.

Animal Care Facility Supervisor
Wildlife Keeper

ACM40321 - Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for an animal trainer and/or animal training practitioner working with a specific species or across a range of species and workplaces where they are required to work closely with animal carers or owners (clients). The qualification provides options for individuals wanting to work in animal-assisted services, animal rehoming/adoption, rehabilitation roles, exhibited animal facilities or who specialise in conditioning or training different species.

Animal Trainer

ACM40418 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

This qualification reflects the role of a veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian to provide nursing care to animals, to support veterinarians to carry out medical and surgical procedures, and to support clients to maintain health of animals.

Veterinary Nurse
Equine Veterinary Nurse

ACM40818 - Certificate IV in Farriery

This qualification provides a trade outcome in farriery. It relates to the work activities undertaken by a farrier who is engaged or employed to provide equine hoof care and shoeing services. Farriers are generally self-employed, working autonomously and taking responsibility for their own functions and outputs in a range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine.

Farrier

ACM50119 - Diploma of Animal Technology

This qualification is the industry qualification for individuals aiming to operate at a senior technician or managerial level, undertaking animal technology functions within a biomedical research, teaching or production environment.

Senior Animal Technician

ACM50219 - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing

This qualification reflects the role of a senior veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian, to provide leadership to staff and advanced nursing care for animals including applying specialist skills and in-depth knowledge to patient assessment, care and management within a veterinary workplace.

Senior Veterinary Nurse
Dental Veterinary Nurse
Emergency Care Veterinary Nurse
Surgical Veterinary Nurse

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements
  NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS ACT NT
ACM30121 - Certificate III in Animal Care Services
Annual Commencements 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0
ACM30219 - Certificate III in Animal Technology
Annual Commencements 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ACM40418 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Annual Commencements 15 50 25 25 25 20 0 0
ACM40818 - Certificate IV in Farriery
Annual Commencements 15 40 10 5 0 0 0 0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 2/8/2022, rounded estimates for January 2021 to December 2021. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration
  NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS ACT NT
ACM20121 - Certificate II in Animal Care
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T T * T T
ACM20221 - Certificate II in Horse Care
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T *
ACM30121 - Certificate III in Animal Care Services
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 12 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T T * T
ACM30219 - Certificate III in Animal Technology
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T * T
ACM30321 - Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T *
ACM40121 - Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 24 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T *
ACM40221 - Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T T *
ACM40321 - Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T T *
ACM40418 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 30 mths 36 mths 36 mths 24 mths 36 mths 36 mths 36 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T T * T A
ACM40818 - Certificate IV in Farriery
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 36 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification A A A A A * A T
ACM50119 - Diploma of Animal Technology
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths
Part Time
Classification T *
ACM50219 - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 18 mths
Part Time
Classification T *

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships
  NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS ACT NT
ACM20121 - Certificate II in Animal Care
Availability
ACM20221 - Certificate II in Horse Care
Availability
ACM30121 - Certificate III in Animal Care Services
Availability
ACM30219 - Certificate III in Animal Technology
Availability
ACM30321 - Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care
Availability
ACM40121 - Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management
Availability
ACM40221 - Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management
Availability
ACM40321 - Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training
Availability
ACM40418 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Availability
ACM40818 - Certificate IV in Farriery
Availability
ACM50119 - Diploma of Animal Technology
Availability
ACM50219 - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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