Units of Competency

To gain the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care, you are required to complete 12 units of competency.

Seven of these are compulsory core units, and the other five are set electives. You cannot change these electives, as these are necessary to undertake the Veterinary Nursing focus built into this course.

The units of competency that make up the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care are:

Core:

• 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
• ACMSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• ACMWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes
• BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills

Set Electives:

• ACMBEH302 Provide enrichment for animals
• ACMGEN205 Source and provide information on animal care needs
• ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid 
• ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
• BSBXTW301 Work in a team