Units of Competency

To gain the ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care), you are required to complete 17 units of competency.

Seven of these are compulsory core units, and the other ten 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 ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care) are:

Core:

• ACMBEH301 Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
• ACMGEN315 Communicate effectively with clients and team members
• ACMGEN303 Assess welfare status of an animal
• ACMGEN304 Promote positive wellbeing for self and others in animal care workplaces
• ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid
• ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
• ACMWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes

Set Electives:

• ACMBEH302 Provide enrichment for animals
• ACMGEN314 Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
• ACMGEN311 Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
• ACMGEN312 Provide nutritional requirements for animals
• ACMGEN205 Source and provide information on animal care needs
• ACMSPE316 Provide general care of domestic dogs
• ACMSPE317 Provide general care of domestic cats
• ACMSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
• BSBXTW301 Work in a team
• ACMVET202 Carry out daily practice routines